Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which statement about sexual harassment by a landlord or property manager is correct?
ASexual harassment is not covered by the Fair Housing Act
BSexual harassment in housing constitutes sex discrimination under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
COnly physical harassment is prohibited; verbal harassment is not covered
DSexual harassment is only prohibited in federally assisted housing
Explanation
Sexual harassment in housing — including both quid pro quo (conditioning housing on sexual favors) and hostile environment harassment — constitutes sex discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. HUD has issued regulations specifically addressing sexual harassment in housing.
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