Under USPAP, which section specifically requires appraisers to know and comply with fair housing and anti-discrimination laws?

• A. Recordkeeping rule
• B. General scope of work rule
• C. Competency rule
• D. Nondiscrimination section of the Ethics Rule

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is that USPAP places a specific obligation on appraisers to follow fair housing and anti-discrimination laws within the Ethics Rule. The Nondiscrimination section of the Ethics Rule requires appraisers to comply with applicable laws and to avoid discriminatory practices in valuation work. That makes it the section that directly addresses fair housing obligations.

The other rules cover different responsibilities: the Recordkeeping Rule focuses on what records must be kept and for how long; the General Scope of Work Rule describes the nature and extent of work to be performed; and the Competency Rule requires the appraiser to be competent, possessing the necessary knowledge and experience for the assignment. None of these alone impose the explicit legal compliance requirement concerning nondiscrimination and fair housing.