Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a housing provider who discriminates based on a protected class is subject to penalties including:
ALoss of real estate license only
BCivil penalties, compensatory damages, and injunctive relief✓ Correct
CCriminal imprisonment of up to 5 years for a first offense
DOnly a private lawsuit — no government enforcement is available
Explanation
Fair housing violations can result in civil penalties assessed by HUD, compensatory and punitive damages in court, and injunctive relief. The DOJ may also bring civil enforcement actions.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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