Real Estate Exam - Chapter 20: Fair Housing and Ethical Practices

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Real Estate Exam - Chapter 20: Fair Housing and Ethical Practices 


 
  
Created Jun 15, 2010
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1) Civil Rights Act of 1866
 
"All citizens...same right as white citizens...inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold and convery...
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2) Fair Housing Act of 1968 (Title VIII)
 
- Expanded: Race, Color, Religion, National Origin- Jones v Mayer: No exceptions at all for...
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3) Housing and Community Development Act 1974(1974 also the Equal Credit Opportunity Act)
 
- Added Sex
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4) Fair Housing Amendments Act 1988 
 
- Added Disability and Familial Status (kids) 
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US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers these laws
 
- Rules and Regs / Interpretations etc**Prohibits discrimination based on association with...
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Exemptions to FHA
 
- Housing for Older Persons i.e. age 62+ can restrict kids (Retirement home) 
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Megan's Law
 
- Promotion of state law regarding Where sex offenders live / must be registered-
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
 
- Title III: accessibility to goods and services i.e. commercial
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Blockbusting
 
- Encouraging sale by saying other classes/people with negatively affect property values
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Steering
 
- Channelling towards certain neighborhoods based on race, religion etc
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Advertising 
 
HUD Advertising guidelines for language, pictures etc
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Redlining
 
- Refusing to make mortgage loans etc in specific areas for any reason (usually race) other...
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Enforcement of FHA
 
- HUD investigates complaints - Penalties range from up to $11,000 / $27,000 / $55,000- Civil...
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Code of Ethics
 
NAR has adopted a Code of Ethics

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