Question 35

A plaintiff must prove only that discrimination occurred under the Federal Fair Housing Act.

In order to establish a claim under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is sufficient for a plaintiff to demonstrate that discrimination took place, without needing to provide further evidence regarding intent or provocation.

A) only that discrimination occurred

This option is correct because the Federal Fair Housing Act allows for claims based solely on the occurrence of discriminatory practices. A plaintiff does not need to prove intent or any other factors beyond the fact that discrimination has taken place.

B) discrimination occurred and was not provoked

This option is incorrect as it suggests that a plaintiff must prove that the discrimination was unprovoked. The law does not require such proof; it only necessitates the demonstration of discrimination itself.

C) that the accused party intended to discriminate

This option is also incorrect. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, intent is not a necessary component for a successful claim. A plaintiff does not have to show that the accused party had discriminatory intent, only that the discriminatory act occurred.

D) that damages occurred

This option is incorrect as well. While damages may be relevant to the case, the plaintiff is not required to prove that damages occurred in order to establish a claim under the Federal Fair Housing Act. The focus is on the discriminatory act itself.

Conclusion

The correct answer is definitive as it aligns directly with the legal requirements set forth by the Federal Fair Housing Act, emphasizing that the mere occurrence of discrimination is enough for a claim. All other options fail because they introduce unnecessary elements such as intent, provocation, or damages that are not mandated for establishing a violation of the Act.