Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a blind buyer requests a real estate agent read all listing information aloud. This request is:
AAn unreasonable request the agent may decline
BA reasonable accommodation the agent should provide✓ Correct
COnly required if the buyer has legal documentation of their disability
DOnly required if the office has a policy supporting it
Explanation
Real estate professionals must provide reasonable accommodations to clients with disabilities. Reading listing information aloud to a blind buyer is a simple, reasonable accommodation that does not impose an undue burden. Refusing to do so could constitute disability discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and Oregon's Fair Housing Act.
Related Oregon Fair Housing Questions
- Which federal agency primarily enforces the Fair Housing Act?
- An Oregon broker refuses to show a buyer any properties in a neighborhood where the buyer's ethnic group is in the minority, claiming it is for the buyer's comfort. This constitutes:
- An Oregon property owner asks their agent not to show the property to families with children. What should the agent do?
- In Oregon, a landlord may refuse to rent to an applicant with a prior felony conviction under which circumstances?
- An Oregon seller tells their agent they will not sell to anyone under 40 years of age. Is this permissible?
- The federal Fair Housing Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units from the prohibition against discrimination based on race.
- A landlord in Portland, Oregon receives an application from a prospective tenant who was previously convicted of drug possession. Under Oregon law:
- In Oregon, which of the following would be considered a PERMISSIBLE screening criterion for rental applicants?
Practice More Oregon Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Oregon Quiz →