Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

Sexual harassment by a landlord or their employee toward a tenant in Alaska is a violation of:

AOnly state anti-discrimination laws
BThe Fair Housing Act's prohibition on sex discriminationCorrect
CThe Americans with Disabilities Act
DOnly the Alaska landlord-tenant act, under standard practice

Why The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on sex discrimination Is Correct

Answer B: The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on sex discrimination

HUD regulations and federal courts have consistently held that sexual harassment by housing providers constitutes sex discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, exposing landlords to significant liability.

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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