Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

A fair housing investigation in Alaska may be triggered by:

AOnly formal complaints filed with HUD or the Alaska Commission, in most cases
BFormal complaints, HUD-initiated testing, or referrals from other agenciesCorrect
CNewspaper reports of discrimination only
DOnly complaints from licensed real estate agents

Why Formal complaints, HUD-initiated testing, or referrals from other agencies Is Correct

Answer B: Formal complaints, HUD-initiated testing, or referrals from other agencies

Fair housing investigations may be triggered by formal complaints, HUD's proactive testing and investigations, referrals from other agencies or courts, and HUD's own monitoring of patterns and practices. The agency does not have to wait for a complaint to investigate potential violations.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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