Fair Housing
The Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Commission (CHRO) may award a fair housing complainant:
ACriminal penalties against the respondent
BActual damages, injunctive relief, and civil penalties✓ Correct
COnly attorney's fees
DLicense revocation of the respondent's real estate license
Explanation
CHRO may award actual damages (out-of-pocket losses, emotional distress), injunctive relief (requiring the respondent to stop discriminatory practices), and civil penalties to successful fair housing complainants.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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