Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam

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 favorsCorrect

CSexual harassment in housing is only illegal if the victim is a child

DSexual harassment claims in the housing context must always be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, the criminal standard, though many experienced professionals would note some exceptions depending on the circumstances

Why Unwelcome 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 Is Correct

Answer B: Unwelcome 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

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).

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.

Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question

Fair Housing Act

Federal 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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Key Terms to Know

Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

Steering

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.

Blockbusting

An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.

Redlining

An illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.

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