What does 'hostile environment harassment' mean under fair housing law in Delaware?
Why Severe or pervasive harassment based on a protected class that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive living environment for the tenant Is Correct
Answer B: Severe or pervasive harassment based on a protected class that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive living environment for the tenant
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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Key Terms to Know
An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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ProrationThe division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.
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