Fair Housing
What is 'sexual harassment' under the Fair Housing Act in the housing context?
ASexual harassment is only prohibited in the workplace, not in housing
BUnwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature by a housing provider that creates a hostile environment or conditions housing benefits on sexual favors — a violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CSexual harassment in housing is only illegal if the victim is a child
DSexual harassment claims in housing must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
Explanation
HUD's Fair Housing Act regulations explicitly prohibit sexual harassment in housing. This includes 'quid pro quo' harassment (conditioning housing benefits on sexual favors) and 'hostile environment' harassment (conduct severe enough to create a hostile living environment). Delaware licensees must be aware that landlord conduct — and tenant-on-tenant harassment that landlords fail to address — can violate fair housing law.
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