Fair Housing
In Maryland, a landlord who retaliates against a tenant for filing a fair housing complaint by evicting them is:
ALegally permitted to evict for any reason
BCommitting retaliatory eviction — an illegal act under Maryland and federal law✓ Correct
CProtected if the eviction was planned before the complaint
DOnly violating federal law, not Maryland law
Explanation
Retaliatory eviction — evicting a tenant because they exercised their legal rights including filing a fair housing complaint — is illegal under both federal law and Maryland's landlord-tenant law.
Related Maryland Fair Housing Questions
- The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption under the federal Fair Housing Act allows:
- A Maryland landlord refuses to rent to a family because they have three children. This is most likely a violation of:
- A Maryland housing development advertises 'English speakers only preferred.' This is most likely a violation of:
- The Maryland Fair Housing Act adds which protected class NOT covered by the federal Fair Housing Act?
- The principle of reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act requires a landlord to:
- In Maryland, a complaint alleging a fair housing violation must be filed with HUD within how many days of the alleged discriminatory act?
- Which Maryland agency enforces the state's Fair Housing Act?
- A Maryland newspaper refuses to run a housing advertisement that contains racially discriminatory language. The newspaper is:
Practice More Maryland Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Maryland Quiz →