Fair Housing
What is a Nevada landlord's liability if a tenant is the victim of housing harassment by another tenant based on a protected class?
AThe landlord is never liable for tenant-on-tenant harassment
BThe landlord may be liable under the Fair Housing Act if they knew about the harassment and failed to take prompt and effective action to stop it✓ Correct
CThe landlord is only liable if they personally participated
DOnly criminal law applies to tenant-on-tenant harassment
Explanation
Under HUD guidance, Nevada landlords who know about harassment (including racial, sexual, or disability-based harassment) by other tenants and fail to take effective corrective action may be liable under the Fair Housing Act for creating a hostile housing environment.
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