Fair Housing

Under the Fair Housing Act in Oklahoma, a victim of domestic violence who is evicted solely because they were a victim of domestic violence may have a claim for:

AOnly state tort remedies
BViolation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) which provides housing protections for victims of domestic violence in federally assisted housing✓ Correct
CNo legal remedy since domestic violence is not a fair housing protected class
DViolation of Oklahoma's eviction moratorium

Explanation

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides housing protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in federally assisted housing, prohibiting eviction solely because the tenant is a victim. Victims may have claims under VAWA even if not under the Fair Housing Act per se.

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