Fair Housing
The 'testers' used by fair housing organizations in Louisiana visit real estate offices and rental properties to:
AEvaluate the quality of services
BDocument discriminatory practices by posing as homebuyers or renters and comparing how they are treated relative to persons of other protected classes✓ Correct
CAssess property conditions for habitability complaints
DTest the accuracy of disclosed property information
Explanation
Fair housing testers are individuals who pose as homebuyers or renters to document discriminatory treatment. Evidence from testing has been used successfully in fair housing enforcement actions against agents and landlords.
Related Louisiana Fair Housing Questions
- A Louisiana real estate agent who tells a prospective white buyer that a neighborhood is 'changing' to discourage them from purchasing there is engaging in:
- The Louisiana Fair Housing Act provides protection at the state level that covers at minimum the same classes as federal law. A unique feature of the New Orleans Human Relations Commission is that it also covers:
- A Louisiana real estate agent who only shows Asian clients homes in predominantly Asian neighborhoods and discourages them from viewing homes in other areas is guilty of:
- Which of the following is a legitimate exemption under the federal Fair Housing Act?
- Under the Fair Housing Act, sex discrimination in housing includes:
- In Louisiana, a real estate agent who uses social media algorithms to target housing ads to specific demographic groups may violate fair housing law if:
- A person who believes they have been a victim of housing discrimination must file a complaint with HUD within:
- The 1988 amendments to the Fair Housing Act added which two new protected classes?
Practice More Louisiana Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Louisiana Quiz →