Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a 'testers' program involves:
AEnvironmental testing of properties
BIndividuals posing as homebuyers or renters to detect discriminatory practices✓ Correct
CTesting the structural integrity of buildings
DTesting mortgage applications for compliance
Explanation
Fair housing testing uses 'testers' — paired individuals from different protected classes who present themselves as buyers or renters to identify whether they receive different treatment from landlords or brokers.
Related North Carolina Fair Housing Questions
- Under NC and federal fair housing law, a seller of their primary residence using a licensed broker for marketing CANNOT lawfully:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, an advertisement that specifies 'Christians preferred' is:
- A complaint alleging a violation of the federal Fair Housing Act must be filed with HUD within:
- A NC homeowners association that enforces rules differently based on residents' national origin would be violating:
- The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption under the Fair Housing Act applies to:
- A broker who shows minority buyers homes only in minority-concentrated neighborhoods is engaging in:
- 'Blockbusting' is an illegal practice in which brokers:
- Testers are used in fair housing enforcement to:
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