Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam

What does 'hostile environment harassment' mean under fair housing law in Delaware?

AA hostile competitive market environment for buyers
BSevere or pervasive harassment based on a protected class that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive living environment for the tenantCorrect
CPhysical threats made by neighbors not related to a protected class
DCommercial landlord hostility toward prospective commercial tenants

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

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a housing provider's conduct (or that of their agents) is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive living environment for tenants or applicants because of their protected class.

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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