Fair Housing
What is 'sexual harassment' under fair housing law and how does it apply to Nevada residential properties?
ASexual harassment in housing only applies to commercial leases
BSexual harassment in housing is a form of sex discrimination under the FHA — both quid pro quo (conditions housing on sexual favors) and hostile environment (severe/pervasive sexual conduct) violate the FHA and Nevada law; landlords, property managers, and their employees can be liable✓ Correct
CSexual harassment in housing is only illegal if criminal charges are filed
DSexual harassment only applies to publicly funded housing in Nevada
Explanation
HUD's 2016 Fair Housing Act rule explicitly addresses sexual harassment in housing under the sex discrimination prohibition. Both quid pro quo (conditioning housing approval on sexual conduct) and hostile environment (severe or pervasive sexually-based conduct affecting housing use) are violations.
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