Fair Housing
Under Ohio fair housing law, which of the following is an example of an 'affirmative obligation' placed on covered entities?
AAvoiding intentional discrimination
BAffirmatively furthering fair housing by taking actions to overcome the effects of segregation✓ Correct
COnly accepting applications from protected classes
DProviding discounted housing to all protected classes
Explanation
Recipients of federal funds and certain entities have affirmative obligations under the FHA — not merely to avoid discrimination but to take proactive steps to overcome historic patterns of segregation and promote integrated communities.
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