Under the Fair Housing Act, the maximum civil penalty that HUD may impose for a first-time violation after a hearing is approximately:
Why $16,000 Is Correct
Answer B: $16,000
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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