Fair Housing
A Vermont real estate licensee who receives a complaint of fair housing violations should:
AAttempt to mediate the dispute personally
BRefer the complainant to HUD or the Vermont Human Rights Commission and consult their broker✓ Correct
CAdvise the complainant that real estate agents have no role in fair housing enforcement
DIgnore it as state law supersedes federal fair housing requirements
Explanation
Fair housing complaints may be filed with HUD (federal) or the Vermont Human Rights Commission (state). A licensee who receives a fair housing complaint should not attempt to handle it personally — they should refer the complainant to the appropriate agency and notify their broker.
Related Vermont Fair Housing Questions
- Vermont's Human Rights Commission may issue a 'charge of discrimination' and refer the matter for a hearing when:
- Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which Vermont commercial buildings must provide accessible facilities?
- The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination in housing based on:
- A Vermont real estate agent who refuses to show a buyer homes in predominantly minority neighborhoods, steering them instead to predominantly white areas, is guilty of:
- Vermont's fair housing law protects against 'housing harassment' which includes:
- Vermont's 'disability' under fair housing law includes:
- Vermont's 'Fair Housing Education' required in CE is important because it:
- Vermont's 'age discrimination' in housing is regulated by both fair housing law and the ADEA, prohibiting:
Practice More Vermont Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Vermont Quiz →