Fair Housing
A real estate broker who receives a complaint from a minority client about fair housing violations must:
AA. Investigate and resolve it internally without any outside reporting
BB. Take the complaint seriously, potentially report to HUD or advise the client of their rights to file with HUD or state agencies✓ Correct
CC. Dismiss the complaint if no formal legal action has been filed
DD. Report the complaint only to GREC
Explanation
Brokers should take fair housing complaints seriously. While brokers investigate internal matters, consumers have the right to file complaints with HUD (within 1 year) or in federal court (within 2 years), and brokers should not discourage them from exercising these rights.
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Key Terms to Know
Lien
A financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
State-Specific Concepts
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