Fair Housing

What is a 'HUD charge' in a fair housing case?

AA fee charged by HUD for processing a fair housing complaint
BA formal allegation by HUD that a fair housing violation has occurred, initiating administrative proceedings✓ Correct
CAn administrative charge for reviewing a mortgage application
DA fee charged for an audit of a real estate brokerage

Explanation

After investigating a fair housing complaint, if HUD finds reasonable cause to believe discrimination occurred, it issues a 'charge' — a formal allegation initiating administrative proceedings before a HUD administrative law judge, unless a party elects to go to federal court.

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