Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible occupancy standard?

AA. Only two persons per bedroom is always acceptable and can never be challenged, though the precise application can differ somewhat from one county to the next

BB. A reasonable occupancy standard based on factors like unit size, configuration, physical limitations, and local code — not solely on the number of childrenCorrect

CC. Landlords may restrict any number of occupants per unit without restriction

DD. Occupancy standards cannot be set by landlords at all

Why B. A reasonable occupancy standard based on factors like unit size, configuration, physical limitations, and local code — not solely on the number of children Is Correct

Answer B: B. A reasonable occupancy standard based on factors like unit size, configuration, physical limitations, and local code — not solely on the number of children

HUD's 'Keating Memorandum' provides guidance that a standard of two persons per bedroom is generally reasonable but not a strict rule. Occupancy standards must consider the specific circumstances — unit size, bedroom size, age of children, unit configuration, and local housing codes.

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.

Pre-Approval

A lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.

Depreciation

A reduction in the value of an improvement (building) over time due to physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, or external factors.

Transfer Tax

A tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.

State-Specific Concepts

DRE Regulation

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