Fair Housing
Which of the following is an example of an illegal quid pro quo in housing under the Fair Housing Act?
AA landlord offering a discount to tenants who pay on time
BA landlord conditioning the approval of a rental application on the applicant's willingness to engage in a sexual act✓ Correct
CA landlord requiring all applicants to provide a credit report
DA landlord requiring a co-signer for applicants with insufficient income
Explanation
Quid pro quo sexual harassment in housing occurs when a housing provider conditions access to housing (approval, lease renewal, repairs, etc.) on the tenant's or applicant's submission to sexual conduct.
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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.
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