Fair Housing
Sexual harassment of a tenant by a landlord or property manager in Minnesota constitutes:
APermissible conduct if the tenant does not file a complaint
BHousing discrimination based on sex, violating both federal and state fair housing laws✓ Correct
COnly a criminal matter, not a fair housing issue
DGrounds for civil action only in commercial properties
Explanation
Sexual harassment by a landlord or property manager is a form of sex discrimination in housing, violating the federal Fair Housing Act and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. HUD has issued guidance making clear that both quid pro quo harassment and hostile environment harassment in housing are illegal.
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