Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a real estate agent who 'testers' an apartment complex and finds discriminatory practices should:
ADo nothing as long as the tester was not personally harmed
BFile a fair housing complaint with HUD within 1 year of the discriminatory act✓ Correct
CContact the property's attorney
DNegotiate with the discriminating party
Explanation
Anyone who experiences or tests discriminatory practices can file a fair housing complaint with HUD within 1 year. HUD investigates complaints and can pursue enforcement actions.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
SteeringAn 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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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