Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act's sex protection covers:
AOnly employment in real estate companies
BDiscrimination based on a person's sex in the sale, rental, and financing of housing✓ Correct
COnly discrimination in federally subsidized housing
DOnly physical harassment by landlords
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on sex (including sexual harassment) in all aspects of housing — sales, rentals, advertising, financing, and terms and conditions. Courts have also interpreted sex discrimination to include sexual harassment by landlords and their agents.
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