Fair Housing

A resident of a subsidized housing development complains that the housing authority is not providing maintenance services to their predominantly Hispanic building but is providing timely service to predominantly white buildings. This is most likely an example of:

ASteering
BDiscriminatory terms, conditions, or privileges in the provision of housing services✓ Correct
CBlockbusting
DFamilial status discrimination

Explanation

Providing maintenance services in a discriminatory manner based on the racial or ethnic composition of a building's residents violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination in the 'terms, conditions, or privileges' of housing. All residents must receive equal access to services regardless of their protected class.

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