Fair Housing
HUD's enforcement of the Fair Housing Act may result in which type of relief for a successful complainant?
ACriminal imprisonment of the respondent only
BActual damages, injunctive relief, and civil penalties✓ Correct
COnly a formal apology from the respondent
DOnly financial penalties payable to HUD
Explanation
Successful fair housing complainants may receive actual damages, injunctive relief (ordering the respondent to stop the discriminatory practice), civil money penalties, and attorney's fees.
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