A fair housing investigation in Alaska may be triggered by:
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
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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