Equal Rights Code (3 Hours CE)
The National Association of Realtors® requires each of its members to attend a Code of Ethics class every four years. The purpose of this online CE course, we will focus on how to protect yourself from liability and help eliminate discrimination in the housing industry by becoming educated on the laws that regulate discrimination and by making an informed choice to work within the boundaries set by these laws. Discrimination in the housing industry can be blatantly obvious and deliberate or subtle and genuinely unintentional. Regardless of the intent, judgments are handed down every day against discriminatory housing practices. Breaching fair housing laws can result in costly fines, suspended licenses, and even revoked licenses.
3-Hours Fair Housing & Code of Ethics class
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Lessons
1- Key Terms – Equal Rights Code
2 – Plessy v. Ferguson – Equal Rights Code
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine. The case stemmed from an 1892 incident…
3 – Fair Housing Court Cases – Equal Rights Code
1948: Shelley v. Kraemer The Supreme Court found that while racially-based restrictive covenants are not themselves unconstitutional, enforcement of the covenants is: Private parties may voluntarily adhere to the racially-based…
4 – Legal Hotline Q & A Part 1 – Equal Rights Code
All Information on this page is from the Arizona Association Of Realtors Legal Hotline Click here A Registered Sex Offender is not a member of a Protected Class Protected by…
5 – Section 1 Exam – Equal Rights Code
6 – Code of Ethics Preamble – Equal Rights Code
Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership, depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. Realtors® should recognize that the…
7 – Ethics Duties to the Public – Equal Rights Code
Article 10 of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status,…
8 – Ethics Duties to the Public – Equal Rights Code Part 2
Article 12 REALTORS® shall be honest and truthful in their real estate communications and shall present a true picture in their advertising, marketing, and other representations. REALTORS® shall ensure that…
9 – Avoid These Common Code of Ethics Violations – Equal Rights Code
1. Verbal Counter Offers. “We’re seeing a rise in offers being verbally countered,” said Jan Steward, manger, risk management, Arizona Association of REALTORS®. “Not putting contract terms in writing is a…
10 – Legal Hotline Q & A Part 2 – Equal Rights Code
All Information on this page is from the Arizona Association Of Realtors Legal Hotline Click here Disclosure Requirements of a Group Home Depend on Specific Circumstances ISSUE: Is a…
11 – Section 2 Exam – Equal Rights Code
12 – Civil Rights Act of 1866 – Equal Rights Code
The United States has a long history of civil rights legislation and court rulings. Today, there are a number of protection measures to help prevent discrimination against protected classes of…
13 – About HUD – Equal Rights Code
What Is the Department of Housing and Urban Development? Created as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was established…
14 – Understanding the FHA Act – Equal Rights Code
The Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) was signed into law on September 13, 1988, and became effective on March 12, 1989. The Act amends Title VIII of the Civil Rights…
15 – Legal Hotline Q & A Part 3 – Equal Rights Code
All Information on this page is from the Arizona Association Of Realtors Legal Hotline Click here HOA Cannot Impose Additional Fee On Tenant For Service Animal FACTS: A tenant signed…
16 – Section 3 Exam – Equal Rights Code
17 – ADA – Equal Rights Code
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with…
18 – The Rehabilitation Act – Equal Rights Code
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended (Rehab Act), prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment,…
19 – Exemption – Equal Rights Code
Exemptions to Fair Housing Laws For Sale By Owner Owner Occurred Rental Commercial/ Industrial Property Private Clubs Religious Organizations Senior Communities FSBO or owner-occupied rental is an exemption of FFH…
20 – Modifications – Equal Rights Code
Modifications for New Housing There are several design and construction requirements for new housing to conform to fair housing regulations. The 1988 Fair Housing Amendment Act requires that all multifamily…
21 – Legal Hotline Q & A Part 4 – Equal Rights Code
All Information on this page is from the Arizona Association Of Realtors Legal Hotline Click here Listing broker cannot disclose halfway house for recovering alcoholics Question: The listing broker has a…
22 – Section 4 Exam – Equal Rights
23 – Equal Rights Amendment – Equal Rights Code
The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women’s rights convention. It advertised itself as “a convention to discuss the social, civil, and religious condition and rights of woman”. Held in the Wesleyan…
24 – Lending Acts – Equal Rights Code
Truth in Lending Act – Consumer Rights and Protections The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is a federal law passed in 1968 to ensure that consumers are treated fairly by businesses in…
25 – Top Code of Ethics Charged – Equal Rights Code
The top five Code of Ethics Articles charged against Arizona REALTORS® were Articles 1, 2, 3, 12, and 15; not necessarily in that order. Interestingly, most of these Articles are…
26 – Legal Hotline Q & A Part 5 – Equal Rights
All Information on this page is from the Arizona Association Of Realtors Legal Hotline Click here Seller cannot refuse to sell for use as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation home…
27- Section 5 Exam – Equal Rights
28 – Deed Restrictions – Equal Rights Code
A deed restriction (also known as a restrictive covenant), is a provision in a deed that limits what can be built on a property, or how that property can be used. Deed restrictions…
29 – Code Talk: Fair Housing – Equal Rights Code
2020 marks the 52nd anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act. Each year, REALTORS® recognize the significance of this event and reconfirm our commitment to upholding Fair Housing Laws,…
30 – Ethics Hearing Basics – Equal Rights Code
REALTORS® are obligated to follow the Code and are subject to discipline if found in violation. One of the important functions of the Arizona Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is to…
31 – Legal Hotline Q & A Part 6 – Equal Rights
All Information on this page is from the Arizona Association Of Realtors Legal Hotline Click here Restrictions on Builder Requiring Certain Lenders ISSUE: The builder’s contract requires that the buyer…
