Fair Housing
Under Mississippi and federal law, a landlord who retaliates against a tenant for filing a fair housing complaint by raising their rent or threatening eviction is:
AExercising their right as a property owner
BCommitting retaliatory conduct that is independently prohibited under fair housing law✓ Correct
COnly liable if the retaliation causes financial harm
DProtected by the First Amendment
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act and Mississippi law prohibit retaliation against persons who have exercised their fair housing rights — filing a complaint, assisting in an investigation, or participating in proceedings. Retaliatory rent increases, eviction threats, or other adverse actions are independently actionable fair housing violations.
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