Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado property owner who receives HUD's charge of discrimination must respond within how many days?

AA. 7 days
BB. 20 daysCorrect
CC. 30 days
DD. 60 days, in general

Why B. 20 days Is Correct

Answer B: B. 20 days

Under the Fair Housing Act, when HUD issues a charge of discrimination, the respondent (accused party) has 20 days to elect to have the case heard before an administrative law judge (ALJ) or in federal district court. If no election is made, the case proceeds before HUD's ALJ.

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.

Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question

People Also Study

Study This Topic

Practice More Colorado Real Estate Questions

1,400+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Colorado Quiz →