Fair Housing
In a Mississippi fair housing complaint case, which party bears the initial burden of proving a prima facie case of discrimination?
AThe respondent (landlord/seller)
BHUD
CThe complainant (aggrieved person)✓ Correct
DMREC
Explanation
The complainant bears the initial burden of establishing a prima facie case—presenting enough evidence to create a presumption of discrimination. The burden then shifts to the respondent to articulate a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason.
Related Mississippi Fair Housing Questions
- The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory advertising means a Mississippi agent may NOT:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, 'reasonable accommodations' for persons with disabilities means:
- A Mississippi landlord refuses to make a reasonable accommodation for a tenant who requests a reserved parking space near their unit due to a mobility disability. This likely violates the Fair Housing Act because:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, 'handicap' (disability) includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- A Mississippi landlord who provides 'English-only' lease documents may violate fair housing law when:
- A Mississippi seller instructs their listing agent to 'only work with buyers of a certain background.' The agent's proper response is to:
- Mississippi HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities) have played a role in fair housing advocacy. Fair housing education provided to Mississippi real estate licensees helps reduce discrimination by:
- The Mississippi Fair Housing Act mirrors federal protections and is enforced by:
Practice More Mississippi Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Mississippi Quiz →