Chapter 7 Flashcards

Chapter 7 Flashcards

• What must a landlord do if a security deposit is

required?(a) Deposit the funds in compliance with F.S.

475.(b) Notify the tenant of the location of the funds within 20 days of receiving the funds.(c) Pay interest at the rate of 5% per year, with disbursements at least once each year.(d) Return the funds within 15 days after the tenant vacates the premise or give notice within 30 days of the intention to impose a claim against the security deposit by certified mail.(d) Return the funds within 15 days after the tenant vacates the premise or give notice within 30 days of the intention to impose a claim against the security deposit by certified mail.What is the max. Florida Law telephone solicitation Law?A fine subject to up to $10 000.

• When may a landlord commingle tenants' security

deposits with other business funds?(a) When the landlord pays the tenant 75% of the interest earned(b) When the landlord deposits the funds into a non-interest bearing escrow account(c) When the landlord posts a surety bond(d) When the landlord places the funds into an escrow account controlled by the property management company (c) When the landlord posts a surety bond what is blockbusting?deterring based on minority of person - illegal Can a landlord commingle?Yes landlord can but realtor can not.what is ADA and what year?American with Disability Act, 1990.Changes WITHOUT much difficultly or expense.

• The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination

based on which of the following?(a) Age(b) Marital status(c) Occupation(d) National origin (d) National origin What is reasonable notice for the landlord to enter the tenants place?

12 hours btw 7:30am - 8pm

• A real estate licensee attempts to induce sellers to list

and sell their properties by starting rumors that minorities are taking over a neighborhood. What could the licensee be charged with?(a) Steering(b) Blockbusting(c) Redlining(d) Channeling (b) Blockbusting what is Steering?directing or redirecting based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

• What was the significance of the 1968 Jones v. Mayer

Supreme Court ruling?(a) Handicap and familial status protections were added.(b) Certain exemptions were upheld for racial discrimination.(c) Discrimination based on race was strictly prohibited, preventing exceptions of any kind.(d) Persons with AIDs or HIV were designated as handicapped.(c) Discrimination based on race was strictly prohibited, preventing exceptions of any kind.

• What term is used to describe a situation in which a real

estate licensee tells a customer an advertised property is NOT available for sale when, in fact, it is?(a) Steering(b) Restricting(c) Conspiring(d) Blockbusting (a) Steering How long does the landlord have to return the security deposit once the tenant have left?15 days or 30 days to notify the tenant of damages against the deposit.Can a realtor solicit a for sale by owner house? Yes as long as they are not on the federal list. The only way to get phone calls to stop is by listing with an agent.What year was fair housing act amendment? and what was added?1988, Handicap and Family

• A property owner is registered on both the state and

federal "do not call" lists. Which statement correctly applies to solicitation calls to this owner by a licensee?(a) Calls may only be made between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.(b) Calls may not be made when representing a buyer.(c) Calls could result in a fine of up to $15,000.(d) Calls are not permitted when attempting to obtain a listing.(d) Calls are not permitted when attempting to obtain a listing.

• What term is used to describe the actions of a broker

who induces an owner to list or sell on the basis that the neighborhood is deteriorating due to minority influences?(a) Steering(b) Channeling(c) Conspiring(d) Blockbusting (d) Blockbusting

• Discrimination based on religion is prohibited by which

of the following legislation?(a) Civil Rights Act of 1866(b) Civil Rights Act of 1968(c) Civil Rights Act of 1964(d) 1988 Fair Housing Amendment (b) Civil Rights Act of 1968 Can a landlord post a surly bond and for how much?Yes they can within the county of the dwelling for up to

$50,000.

• A real estate licensee refuses to show properties in

high-end neighborhoods to minority buyers. This licensee is engaged in which illegal practice?(a) Blockbusting(b) Steering(c) Redirecting(d) Redlining (b) Steering What must the landlord once a security deposit is turned in?notify the tenant in writing within 30 days of receiving What is redlining?refuse mortgage by banks or insurance companies refusing a loan based on where the house is located What year is civil rights?1866, race, no exemption or exceptions

• All of the following are protected classes under the 1988

Amendment to the 1968 Fair Housing Act, EXCEPT:(a)

People with physical or mental impairments that do not limit major life activities(b) Individuals with drug addiction problems who are not current users(c) Persons with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and recovering alcoholics(d) Women who are pregnant and people with children under the age of 18 (a) People with physical or mental impairments that do not limit major life activities

By federal law what times can you call between? 8am and 9pm, violation of this is fines up to $11 000

• What is the maximum fine that may be imposed for a

first time violation of the Florida Fair Housing Act?(a) $5,000(b) $10,000(c) $25,000(d) $50,000 (b) $10,000

• All of the following are correct regarding the Americans

With Disabilities Act (ADA), EXCEPT?(a) Owners must make all accessibility modifications with no regard to the cost of improvement.(b) ADA is intended to eliminate barriers that limit access to persons with disabilities.(c) ADA mandates certain design specifications for accessibility.(d) Owners of property open to the public may be required to remove barriers to accessibility.(a) Owners must make all accessibility modifications with no regard to the cost of improvement.

• Under the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act,

a landlord is required to do all of the following, EXCEPT:(a)

Bargain in good faith(b) Provide maintenance sufficient to comply with code(c) Notify tenants within 30 days of the manner in which security deposits and advance rents are being held(d) Deposit advance rent and security deposits in an interest-bearing account (d) Deposit advance rent and security deposits in an interest-bearing account

• What is the first step in the eviction process?(a) The

landlord notifies the tenant that they must cure the problem withn a specified time period or vacate the property.(b) The sheriff posts a 24-hour notice of removal on the tenant's door.(c) The county clerk issues an eviction summons.(d) The landlord files a motion for default.(a) The landlord notifies the tenant that they must cure the problem withn a specified time period or vacate the property.What is title VII (8) of Civil Rights Act called & year?The Fair Housing Act of 1968ColourRaceSexNational Origin