Which statement about Title VIII and harassment?

Which statement about Title VIII and harassment?

• A. Title VIII prohibits sexual harassment
• B. Title VIII prohibits discrimination in housing only
• C. Title VIII is unrelated to harassment
• D. Title VIII applies only to private clubs

Answer: (A)

Title VIII, the Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics, including sex. Harassment tied to a protected characteristic in housing—such as sexual harassment by a landlord, broker, or neighbor—constitutes discrimination and is prohibited. Therefore, sexual harassment is prohibited under Title VIII. The other statements miss important aspects: harassment is within Title VIII’s reach when connected to housing, it is not limited to private clubs, and the act’s scope is housing discrimination, not unrelated to harassment.

Title VIII, the Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics, including sex. Harassment tied to a protected characteristic in housing—such as sexual harassment by a landlord, broker, or neighbor—constitutes discrimination and is prohibited. Therefore, sexual harassment is prohibited under Title VIII. The other statements miss important aspects: harassment is within Title VIII’s reach when connected to housing, it is not limited to private clubs, and the act’s scope is housing discrimination, not unrelated to harassment.