Question 56

A complainant in a discrimination case under the Federal Fair Housing Act must prove only that discrimination occurred.

To establish a case under the Federal Fair Housing Act, a complainant is required to demonstrate that discrimination took place. This means showing that the actions of the accused party were discriminatory in nature, without needing to prove intent or other factors.

A) only that discrimination occurred

This option is correct because the Federal Fair Housing Act focuses on the occurrence of discriminatory actions rather than the intent behind them. If the complainant can prove that they faced discrimination, their case holds validity under the Act.

B) that discrimination occurred and was not provoked

This option is incorrect as it imposes an additional requirement that the complainant must show the discrimination was not provoked. The Act does not necessitate proving the absence of provocation; it solely requires evidence of discrimination.

C) that the accused party intended to discriminate

This option is also incorrect. The Federal Fair Housing Act does not require the complainant to demonstrate that the accused party had the intent to discriminate. The focus is on the discriminatory act itself, not the motivations behind it.

D) that damages occurred

This option is incorrect as well. While damages may be relevant in the context of a case, the primary requirement for a complainant is to establish that discrimination occurred. The presence of damages is not a prerequisite for proving discrimination under the Act.

Conclusion

In summary, the only requirement for a complainant in a discrimination case under the Federal Fair Housing Act is to prove that discrimination occurred. All other options incorrectly add conditions that are not stipulated by the Act, reinforcing that the correct answer is focused solely on the act of discrimination itself.