Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

What complaint procedures are available to a person who believes they have experienced housing discrimination?

AThey must hire a private attorney and sue in court only, per standard fair housing compliance practice
BThey may file a complaint with HUD, file a lawsuit in federal court, or in California, file with the Civil Rights Department (CRD)Correct
CThey must first contact the real estate agent's broker, under federal and California fair housing law
DThey may only complain to the local fair housing agency, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act

Why They may file a complaint with HUD, file a lawsuit in federal court, or in California, file with the Civil Rights Department (CRD) Is Correct

Answer B: They may file a complaint with HUD, file a lawsuit in federal court, or in California, file with the Civil Rights Department (CRD)

Persons who believe they experienced housing discrimination may file with HUD (must file within one year), file a civil lawsuit in federal or state court (must file within two years), or file with California's Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH) for state law violations. A fair housing complaint must be filed with HUD within one year of the alleged discriminatory act, or a private civil lawsuit within two years.

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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