Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, sexual harassment by a landlord or property manager constitutes discrimination based on:
ARace
BNational origin
CSex✓ Correct
DFamilial status
Explanation
Sexual harassment in housing is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. Both quid pro quo (conditioning housing on sexual favors) and hostile environment harassment are violations.
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