CE 120 - Practicing Fair Housing (Syllabus)



CE 120 Practicing Fair Housing

Instructor: Lei Bao
Email: yesbao82@gmail.com
Phone: (671) 487-2101
Web: https://niceonguam.blogspot.com
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Class Information

Mode: Online
Duration: 3 hours
Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course is designed to give a historical overview of the Federal Fair Housing Laws and Guam Real Estate Laws and an in-depth discussion of the individual laws and their application to the practice of real estate.

Required Textbook

Lei Bao, Real Estate Handbook for Continuing Education, 1st edition. National Institute of Continuing Education, 2019

Learning Objectives for Students

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Explain the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the constitutional legal framework as they relate to and affect the equal opportunity in housing.
• Describe and explain the various federal laws which protect Americans from unfair housing practices.
• Describe blockbusting, steering, redlining, and other abusive housing practices.
• List the various recourses available to the aggrieved person who believes illegal discrimination has occurred including acts against real estate professionals.
• Describe the importance of real estate professionals understanding and complying with fair housing laws.

Assessment

Students need to complete all of the class assignments. The purpose of the assignments is for you to practice the concepts covered in class. Completing all the homework problems is the best way to practice and prepare for the exam.

You are encouraged to work with others on the assignments. However, do not simply use others to do your work but rather use others to help work through and engage in the concepts.

Exam

There is one final exam. You are expected to be present, seated, and ready to take the exam before the end of the class. You are permitted to use any outside materials, resources, or electronic devices on the exam. The final exam is comprehensive and will be given during a 30-minute block before the end of the class.

Passing Grade & Certificate

The final score of 75% will be considered as a passing grade, and the certificate will be issued to the participant within a week.