Fair Housing

What is 'sexual harassment' in housing and how does it violate the Fair Housing Act?

AIt is not covered by fair housing law

BUnwelcome sexual conduct by a housing provider that conditions housing benefits on sexual favors or creates a hostile environment violates the sex discrimination provision of the FHA✓ Correct

CIt is only covered by employment law, not housing law

DOnly physical harassment is covered; verbal harassment is excluded

Explanation

Sexual harassment in housing — including quid pro quo (conditioning housing on sexual favors) and hostile environment harassment — is a form of sex discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and the Kansas Act Against Discrimination.

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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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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.