Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of 'hostile environment harassment' in housing?
AA landlord who increases rent due to rising market rates
BA landlord who makes frequent unwanted sexual comments to a tenant, creating an intimidating living environment✓ Correct
CA landlord who terminates a lease for nonpayment of rent
DA landlord who limits guest hours for all tenants equally
Explanation
Hostile environment harassment occurs when a housing provider's conduct (such as repeated sexual comments, slurs, threats, or other unwelcome behavior) creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive living environment for a tenant based on a protected class. This is distinct from quid pro quo harassment and is also prohibited by the Fair Housing Act.
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