Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

Under the Fair Housing Act, are 'housing for older persons' (senior housing) communities exempt from the familial status prohibition?

ANo; all housing must be open to families with children, under federal and California fair housing law, under federal and California fair housing law, consistent with Fair Employment and Housing Act protections

BYes, if the community meets specific criteria: either 100% of residents are 62+, or 80% of occupied units have at least one resident 55+ and there are policies demonstrating intent to be 55+ housingCorrect

COnly if the community was built before 1968, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, under federal and California fair housing law, consistent with Fair Employment and Housing Act protections

DYes, any community that markets itself as senior housing, consistent with federal Fair Housing Act protections, under federal and California fair housing law, consistent with Fair Employment and Housing Act protections

Why Yes, if the community meets specific criteria: either 100% of residents are 62+, or 80% of occupied units have at least one resident 55+ and there are policies demonstrating intent to be 55+ housing Is Correct

Answer B: Yes, if the community meets specific criteria: either 100% of residents are 62+, or 80% of occupied units have at least one resident 55+ and there are policies demonstrating intent to be 55+ housing

Housing for Older Persons (HOPA) provides a qualified exemption from the familial status prohibition for senior communities meeting strict criteria: 100% residents age 62+, or 80% of occupied units with at least one resident 55+ and published policies demonstrating the community's intent to be 55+ housing. Familial status, added by the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act, protects families with children under 18, pregnant women, and anyone securing legal custody of a minor.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question

Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

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Key Terms to Know

Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

Earnest Money

A deposit made by the buyer when submitting a purchase offer, demonstrating serious intent and serving as consideration for the contract.

Steering

An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

Blockbusting

An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.

State-Specific Concepts

DRE Regulation

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