If a Landlord Evicts a Tenant for Complaining to a Government

question 36

Essay

If a landlord evicts a tenant for complaining to a government agency about the condition of the dwelling, its habitability, or housing code violations, he or she has committed a(n) ________________ .​

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Definitions:

Pregnancy Discrimination Act

A U.S. federal law that forbids employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job Reinstatement Rights

Refers to the legal rights of an employee to be rehired or reinstated to their job position after being laid off or after certain types of leave, such as medical or military service leave.

Maternity Leave

A period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child, during which she is entitled to receive pay or benefits.

Employment at Will

A doctrine stating that employment is voluntary and can be terminated by either the employer or employee at any time for any reason.