Fair Housing
A Washington property manager imposes a maximum occupancy standard of two persons per bedroom. This standard may be:
AAlways illegal under the Fair Housing Act
BLegal if it is a reasonable occupancy standard applied uniformly without discriminatory intent or effect✓ Correct
COnly legal in buildings with fewer than 5 units
DRequired by state law in all rental units
Explanation
HUD guidelines allow 'reasonable' occupancy standards if they are based on legitimate factors (unit size, habitability) and applied without discriminatory intent or effect. A blanket two-per-bedroom rule may be challenged if it unjustifiably burdens families with children.
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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.
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.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
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