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NE Real Estate
NE Real Estate Unit 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fair housing amendment acts (of 1988) | include families w/children and w/physical or mental disabilities |
| Title VIII of the civil rights act of 1968 | amended, FHA prohibits discrimination in housing |
| housing for older persons act (HOPA) | 55 or older no longer needs to have significant facilities and services designed for the elderly |
| steering | illegal practice of channeling home seekers to particular areas based on them |
| redlining | illegal practice by lenders denying loans or restricting from certain areas |
| civil rights act of 1866 | prohibits racial discrimination |
| fair housing act | prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin |
| blockbusting | illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell their properties |
| administrative law judge (ALJ) | official who presides over a hearing; renders a decision |
| department of housing and urban development (HUD) | federal agency established rules and regulations |
| Americans with disabilities act (ADA) | rights of individuals w/disabilities in employment and public accommodations |
| conciliation | alternative dispute resolution in which the conciliator help them settle their differences |
| urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) | insulation that release harmful gases causing individuals to suffer respiratory, eye, and skin problems |
| water table | natural level at which the ground is saturated |
| wetlands | clean water act; protecting and improving the quality of wetlands |
| budget comparison statement | compares actual results w/original budget |
| cash flow report | monthly statement |
| corrective maintenance | correction of problem after they have occurred |
| management agreement | contract btwn owner of income property and management firm or property manager that outlines the scope of the managers authority |
| management plan | plan that lays out the owner's objectives for a property |
| multiperil policies | insurance policies that offer protection from a range of potential perils |
| operating budget | financial performance in the present and future |
| preventive maintenance | small repairs that help prevent bigger problems and expenses |
| profit and loss statement | monthly cash flow reports |
| property manager | someone who manages RE for another person for compensation |