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.