Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

A sex harassment claim under the Fair Housing Act may arise when:

AA landlord increases rent for all tenants
BA landlord conditions housing benefits or threatens adverse action based on a tenant's response to unwanted sexual advancesCorrect
CTwo tenants have a dispute about noise
DA landlord enforces lease terms inconsistently, though the precise application can differ somewhat from one county to the next

Why A landlord conditions housing benefits or threatens adverse action based on a tenant's response to unwanted sexual advances Is Correct

Answer B: A landlord conditions housing benefits or threatens adverse action based on a tenant's response to unwanted sexual advances

Sexual harassment in housing (quid pro quo or hostile environment) violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on sex discrimination. A landlord who conditions housing benefits on sexual favors or creates a hostile housing environment through sexual conduct is engaging in illegal sex discrimination.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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