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Test yourself first: 3 questions
Question 1 of 3
Fair-housing accessibility design rules apply to certain multifamily buildings first occupied after:
Answer: A. The Fair Housing Amendments Act added design/construction accessibility requirements for covered multifamily housing built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991.
Question 2 of 3
The two protected classes added to the Fair Housing Act by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 were:
Answer: B. The 1988 amendments added familial status and disability (handicap) to the law's protected classes.
Question 3 of 3
In new multifamily buildings of four or more units built for first occupancy after March 1991, the Fair Housing Act requires:
Answer: B. The 1988 amendments require covered multifamily dwellings (4+ units) built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 to include accessibility features such as accessible routes and usable doors.
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What you need to know
An AMENDMENT changes an EXISTING contract after both parties have signed — a price reduction after a bad inspection is an amendment, and it needs fresh mutual consent (signatures) to bind. Neither party can amend unilaterally. Exam cue: before/at signing = addendum; after signing = amendment. Both must be in writing for a real estate sale under the statute of frauds, and licensees should use promulgated or counsel-approved forms rather than drafting language.
Amendments vs Addenda: FAQs
Is Amendments vs Addenda on the real estate exam?
Yes. Contracts & Transfer of Title is a scored domain on the real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the national portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
