May 2009 Coach's Quiz

We have given you seven rules on how to avoid fair housing trouble under state and local laws protecting sexual orientation. Now let's look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH's Quiz to see what you have learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following questions has only one correct answer. On a separate piece of paper, write down the number of each question, followed by the answer you think is correct—for example, (1)b, (2)a, and so on. The correct answers (with explanations) follow the quiz. Good luck!

QUESTION #1

Even though federal fair housing law does not ban discrimination based on sexual orientation, a community could face a fair housing complaint if it treats applicants or residents differently because of their sexual orientation. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #2

A community cannot be liable for a fair housing violation based on sexual harassment if the accused employee and the resident are both men. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #3

A community could face a fair housing complaint for advertising its “family-friendly” environment and using only pictures of opposite-sex couples with children in marketing materials. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #4

A community cannot be liable for housing discrimination based on sexual orientation unless the applicant or resident is gay, lesbian, or bisexual. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.