Question 91

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

To succeed in a discrimination case under the Federal Fair Housing Act, a complainant is required to demonstrate merely that discrimination took place, without needing to establish intent or additional factors.

A) only that discrimination occurred.

This option is correct because the Federal Fair Housing Act focuses on the occurrence of discriminatory practices, allowing complainants to prove their case without the burden of proving intent or additional conditions.

B) that discrimination occurred and was not provoked.

This option is incorrect as the Federal Fair Housing Act does not require the complainant to prove that the discrimination was not provoked. The focus is solely on whether discrimination occurred, not the context or circumstances surrounding it.

C) that the accused party intended to discriminate.

This option is incorrect because intention is not a requirement under the Federal Fair Housing Act. The law is designed to protect individuals from the effects of discrimination, regardless of the discriminator's intent.

D) that damages occurred.

This option is incorrect as the complainant does not need to prove that damages occurred to establish a case of discrimination under the Federal Fair Housing Act. The mere occurrence of discrimination is sufficient to meet the legal threshold.

Conclusion

In summary, the correct answer is that a complainant must prove only that discrimination occurred, aligning with the essence of the Federal Fair Housing Act. Other options incorrectly impose additional burdens such as proving intent or the absence of provocation, which are not required under this legislation.