Anoka Rental License Regulations Quiz

What prompted Anoka to repeal its rental licensing regulations?

• A change in state law

• Allegations of discrimination by the DOJ

• A lawsuit from tenants

• A new city council decision

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What did the DOJ claim about Anoka's 'crime-free housing' program?

• It improved safety for all tenants

• It discriminated against tenants with mental illness

• It reduced emergency calls

• It was a model for other cities

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was one consequence of the 'crime-free housing' program in Anoka?

• More housing opportunities

• Tenants were evicted for making 911 calls

• Improved landlord-tenant relationships

• Increased rent prices

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the DOJ require Anoka to do as part of the agreement?

• Increase police presence

• Pay $175,000 to affected individuals

• Build more rental properties

• Hire more mental health professionals

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What did tenant rights advocates urge other cities to do?

• Adopt similar 'crime-free' ordinances

• Lower rent prices

• Increase rental property inspections

• Repeal 'crime-free' housing ordinances

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the ACLU of Minnesota request from Attorney General Keith Ellison?

• To support 'crime-free' housing programs

• To issue guidance on the consequences of such ordinances

• To ignore the issue

• To increase funding for housing

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did the consent decree require Anoka to do?

• Revise its policies and take corrective measures

• Hire more police officers

• Increase rental fees

• Build new housing units

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What did the DOJ allege about Anoka's ordinance?

• It violated the Americans with Disabilities Act

• It was beneficial for all residents

• It reduced crime rates

• It was a model for other cities

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the Anoka City Council decide regarding the crime-free addendum?

• To enforce it more strictly

• To revise it for clarity

• To no longer require it in lease agreements

• To make it mandatory

What did the ACLU claim about similar ordinances in other cities?

• They are beneficial for landlords

• They have adverse impacts on communities

• They are widely supported by tenants

• They are rarely enforced