August 2011 Coach's Quiz

We've reviewed the rules for complying with state and local fair housing laws. 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

Your community cannot be accused of a fair housing violation as long as you comply with federal law by banning discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or religion. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #2

Your community could be accused of a fair housing violation for turning away unmarried couples because of religious objections to their lifestyle. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #3

Although the federal Section 8 housing assistance program is a voluntary program, you could face a fair housing complaint if your community does not accept applicants who have Section 8 housing vouchers. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #4

Your community may adopt a policy to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression even if not required to do so under state or local law. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.