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NRT LLC Recognizes April as Fair Housing Month Quiz Tests Knowledge of Housing Rights
PARSIPPANY, N.J. - April 1, 2008
April is Fair Housing Month and this year NRT LLC joins in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the passage of federal fair housing laws that guarantee equal access to housing for all. In addition to providing NRT's sales associates with standardized fair housing training and certification, the company makes a point of educating housing consumers of their rights. Take the following quiz to test your fair housing knowledge.
- The right to fair housing is included in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.
False. Although America's founding fathers felt strongly about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, fair housing was not a federally guaranteed civil right until the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968.
- Consumers cannot be denied housing based on the race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status or handicap.
True. Some states even expand these rights to other groups.
- The best way to obtain neighborhood statistical information such as school-performance data, is to ask your Realtor.
False. A real estate professional may only direct a homebuyer to places to find this information; otherwise, his or her answers could be construed as steering either toward or away from a certain area, which could violate the Fair Housing Act.
- The penalties for violating fair housing laws are significant.
True. In addition to reimbursing the plaintiff for all legal fees and possible damages, a person found to have violated fair housing laws may also incur civil penalties of up to $55,000 for first-time violations and $110,000 for subsequent violations.
About NRT's Fair Housing Certification
NRT developed its Fair Housing education program in coordination with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and incorporates NAR brochures, handbooks and an award-winning video as part of the training materials.
In addition, Fair Housing education has been incorporated into NRT's basic training program for new sales associates. After completing the training, participants sign the NRT Fair Housing Pledge, certifying their personal commitment to provide equal professional service to any prospective client, customer or resident of any community. In addition, NRT has developed its own proprietary Fair Housing Policies and Procedures handbook, which is distributed to all of the company's sales associates.
During the course of the month, NRT and its local operating companies across the country will promote April as National Fair Housing Month on their respective Web sites.
About NRT LLC
NRT LLC is the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company, with approximately 940 offices, 56,000 sales associates and 7,000 employees operating in 35 major metropolitan areas. NRT, its affiliated companies, marketing partners or joint ventures provide mortgage, title, insurance, escrow, warranty, relocation and concierge services to NRT's family of companies. NRT (www.nrtllc.com), a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices under the world-renowned brand names of Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, ERA®, Sotheby's International Realty® and The Corcoran Group®. Realogy is the world's leading real estate brokerage franchisor.
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