Module 3: Hawaii Pre-Licensing Real Estate Class

Module 3: Hawaii Pre-Licensing Real Estate Class 1) Mr. Juarez, a Spanish-American man, went to a real estate agency to rent a home. They placed him with a Spanish-speaking salesperson, who showed Mr. Juarez propertie ...

Module 3: Hawaii Pre-Licensing Real Estate Class 1) Mr. Juarez, a Spanish-American man, went to a real estate agency to rent a home. They placed him with a Spanish-speaking salesperson, who showed Mr. Juarez properties in Spanish-speaking areas only. Mr. Juarez asked about a house he had seen in a Caucasian neighborhood. The salesperson lied in telling Mr. Juarez that the property had already been rented. This is: A) Illegal discrimination based upon the company policy of placing individuals with salespersons of the same ethnic background B) Not illegal, because the property was already rented C) An illegal practice under the Federal Fair Housing Act, because of blockbusting D) An illegal practice under the Federal Fair Housing Act, because of steering - ANS - D) An illegal practice under the Federal Fair Housing Act, because of steering Steering is a violation of the Fair Housing Law. 2) Two brokers know that a house, which sold, is now a commune. The brokers, seeking quick gain, call the owners in the neighborhood to get them to sell, saying, "It's becoming a communal neighborhood and everyone knows hippies can't take care of property." This is: A) A lawful practice B) Unlawful panic-peddling C) Unlawful discrimination D) Unlawful intimidation - ANS - A) A lawful practice Hippies are not a protected class. 3) Mrs. Santos lives in a 4-unit building near a college. She rents 3 units to students, giving first choice to foreign students, since she feels they deserve assistance. She lists the rentals with a brokerage firm. Which of the following statements is true under the federal law? A) It is lawful for the owner to do this, since she lives in one of the units B) College housing does not come under the Federal Fair Housing Act because it is an affirmative act C) The broker is required to give preference to foreign students, since it is the will of the owner D) This is a special rental arrangement for students needing assistance, and as such does not come under the normal provisions of Fair Housing - ANS - A) It is lawful for the owner to do this, since she lives in one of the units Under the federal law, an owner living in one unit and renting 3 or less units on the same property can discriminate on who lives next to the owner. In Hawaii, the owner can discriminate if the owner lives in one unit and rents 1 other unit on the property. 4) A developer is nearing completion of a cluster of vacation homes in a resort area. Its television advertisements use only white actors. No use is made of HUD Fair Housing logo because the developer is apprehensive that sales to black families will adversely affect its target market of white buyers. The developer's sales personnel are instructed to quote higher prices to minority prospects and to claim untruthfully that the property has been sold to avoid minority transactions. Which statement about the developer's policy is correct? A) Ad using only white actors subjects the developer to criminal penalties under the Federal Fair Housing Act B) Preferring white prospects is lawful because the Federal Fair Housing Act does not cover vacation homes C) Failing to use HUD Fair Housing logo will result in the developer's losing FHA loans in connection with the sale of his units D) Quoting different prices to minority prospects violates the FFHA - ANS - D) Quoting different prices to minority prospects violates the FFHA The same price must be quoted to all potential tenants or buyers. Under the Federal Fair Housing Laws, which of the following is exempt?