Fair Housing
What is 'retaliation' in fair housing and how does it apply to Hawaii housing providers?
AA. Retaliation is only relevant in employment law; not applicable to housing
BB. It is illegal to retaliate against a person who filed a fair housing complaint, testified in a proceeding, or assisted in investigating a fair housing complaint✓ Correct
CC. Retaliation is permitted if the tenant violated the lease before filing a complaint
DD. Fair housing retaliation only applies to the person who filed the complaint, not witnesses
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits retaliation against persons who exercise rights under the Act—filing complaints, testifying, or assisting in investigations. A landlord who raises rent, attempts eviction, or threatens a tenant for filing a fair housing complaint is engaging in illegal retaliation.
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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.
SteeringAn 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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn 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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