Title: Compare Virginia fair housing laws to federal fair housing laws.
Course: Real Estate (12154) > Section: Exploring State Legislation and Regulatory Statutes

Comparison should include reference to the Commonwealth of Virginia Real Estate Board Fair Housing Regulations (https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/FairHousing) as well as the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s fair housing laws and presidential executive orders.

DPOR correlation: 18VAC135-20-400. 24 (Fair housing statutes)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Who is protected under Virginia fair housing laws vs. federal fair housing laws?
- Why are the penalties different between Virginia and federal laws?
- How would a real estate salesperson report a violation of a Virginia or federal fair housing law?
- When a difference occurs between Virginia fair housing law and federal fair housing law, what determines which one prevails?
- What is an agent’s accountability for failure to report a fair housing infringement?
- Can an agent lose his or her license for concealing a fair housing law infringement? Explain.