Fair Housing
Under California law, the penalty for a first violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act includes:
AA warning letter only
BActual damages, up to three times the amount of actual damages (minimum $4,000), and attorney's fees✓ Correct
CLicense revocation by the DRE
DA criminal fine of up to $500
Explanation
Under the Unruh Civil Rights Act, a victim of discrimination may recover actual damages, punitive damages, and a civil penalty of up to three times actual damages (with a minimum of $4,000 per violation), plus attorney's fees.
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