Fair Housing
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
BThey may file a complaint with HUD, file a lawsuit in federal court, or in California, file with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH/CRD)✓ Correct
CThey must first contact the real estate agent's broker
DThey may only complain to the local fair housing agency
Explanation
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.
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