Fair Housing
The Tennessee Fair Housing Act's provisions are generally:
AWeaker than the Federal Fair Housing Act
BAt least as strong as the Federal Fair Housing Act, applying to the same transactions and classes✓ Correct
CStronger in all respects than the Federal Fair Housing Act
DOnly applicable to federally funded housing
Explanation
Tennessee's Human Rights Act provides fair housing protections that are at least as strong as the Federal Fair Housing Act. The state can provide broader protections but cannot provide fewer than what federal law requires.
Related Tennessee Fair Housing Questions
- In Tennessee, a landlord who offers different lease terms (shorter lease, higher rent) to applicants with disabilities compared to non-disabled applicants is committing:
- In Tennessee, a real estate agent who shows minority buyers only properties in predominantly minority neighborhoods is practicing:
- The Tennessee Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on all of the following EXCEPT:
- In Tennessee, a landlord who charges a Black applicant a higher application fee than a white applicant for the same unit is committing:
- In Tennessee, a landlord who adopts a 'no felony' tenant screening policy should be aware that:
- In Tennessee, a landlord who charges a higher security deposit to a tenant because the tenant has a guide dog (service animal) is:
- An owner of a four-plex who occupies one unit may legally:
- In a Tennessee real estate transaction, a buyer who suspects housing discrimination has occurred should know that they can file a complaint with HUD within:
Practice More Tennessee Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Tennessee Quiz →