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A housing discrimination complaint is filed with the OCRC. During the investigation, the respondent landlord begins retaliating against the complainant tenant by raising rent and issuing unwarranted eviction notices. Under Ohio law, this retaliation is:

Correct Answer

C) An additional violation of the Ohio Civil Rights Act's anti-retaliation provisions

The Ohio Civil Rights Act (ORC 4112) includes anti-retaliation provisions that prohibit retaliatory actions against persons who file discrimination complaints. Retaliating against a tenant for filing a fair housing complaint is a separate violation that can result in additional penalties.

Answer Options
A
Permissible because a landlord has the right to manage their property
B
Only illegal if the tenant can prove the retaliation caused financial harm exceeding $10,000
C
An additional violation of the Ohio Civil Rights Act's anti-retaliation provisions
D
Legal if the landlord has a written lease that allows rent increases

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