Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado property manager charges higher application fees to prospective tenants based on their national origin. This is:

ALegal if the fees are posted publicly
BA violation of the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory terms and conditionsCorrect
CLegal as long as the same fee is charged to all nationalities, under typical circumstances
DOnly prohibited in federally subsidized housing

Why A violation of the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory terms and conditions Is Correct

Answer B: A violation of the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory terms and conditions

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination not just in the sale or rental decision, but also in the terms, conditions, and privileges of the transaction. Charging higher fees based on national origin violates the Act regardless of whether the property is subsidized.

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.

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