Sexual harassment in housing under the Fair Housing Act falls under which protected class?
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Answer C: Sex
Sexual harassment in housing is sex discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. HUD's rule at 24 CFR 100.600 says quid pro quo harassment and hostile environment harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin or handicap may violate the Act. Quid pro quo means an unwelcome request or demand, such as for sexual favors, is made a condition of housing or its terms. Hostile environment means unwelcome conduct severe or pervasive enough to interfere with use or enjoyment of the dwelling. The protected class involved is sex.
Source: 24 CFR 100.600 (Cornell LII)
Exam Tip: Fair Housing
Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.
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