Fair Housing
A Connecticut property manager is accused of fair housing violations. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) investigates and finds probable cause. What remedies may CHRO award?
AOnly a written warning
BActual damages, injunctive relief, civil penalties up to $10,000 for a first offense, and attorney's fees✓ Correct
COnly criminal prosecution
DA maximum $500 fine
Explanation
CHRO may award actual damages (including emotional distress), injunctive relief (ordering the respondent to stop the discriminatory practice), civil penalties (up to $10,000 for a first offense, $25,000 for a second, $50,000 for subsequent violations), and attorney's fees.
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