Fair Housing
A prospective tenant is denied housing solely because they have a disability. Under the Fair Housing Act, this tenant may:
AOnly appeal to the local housing authority
BFile a complaint with HUD, sue in federal court, or both✓ Correct
COnly seek a written apology from the landlord
DOnly seek a different apartment in the same building
Explanation
A person denied housing based on disability may file a complaint with HUD (within one year) or file a private lawsuit in federal court (within two years). Remedies include actual damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.
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