Fair Housing
A 'testers' is most commonly used in fair housing enforcement to:
ATest the structural integrity of buildings
BInvestigate potential fair housing violations by posing as prospective buyers or renters✓ Correct
CTest the accuracy of property disclosures
DTest the validity of a property's title
Explanation
Fair housing organizations and enforcement agencies use 'testers'—trained volunteers who pose as prospective buyers or renters—to investigate whether licensees or landlords are treating people differently based on protected characteristics.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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