October 2008 Coach’s Quiz

We have given you six rules to comply with fair housing law in senior communities. 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.

COACH'S TIP: The correct answers (with explanations) follow the quiz. Good luck!

QUESTION #1

Recently, your 55-and-older community has received a number of inquiries about the availability of housing for older people, so you want to dedicate certain areas within the community as senior housing. Fair housing law allows you to reserve those areas for prospects 55 or older and not allow anyone under 55 to live there. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #2

Your retirement community is launching a new marketing and advertising campaign. Joe, who is in charge of marketing, wants to target “active seniors” by using ads that show models using your pool and fitness center, and riding their bikes. But you're concerned that the campaign could land you in fair housing trouble if the ad leaves readers with the impression that persons with disabilities are not welcome. Who is right, you or Joe?

1. You.

2. Joe.

QUESTION #3

To qualify for the 62-and-older exemption, even employees who manage and maintain the community, and who are under age 62, can't live in your community. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #4

For a senior community to qualify as “housing for older persons,” it must meet only the minimum requirements under federal law. True, false, or maybe?

1. True.

2. False.

3. Maybe.