Fair Housing
HUD is the federal agency responsible for enforcing the:
ATruth in Lending Act
BFair Housing Act✓ Correct
CReal Estate Settlement Procedures Act only
DCommunity Reinvestment Act
Explanation
HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) is the primary federal agency charged with enforcing the Fair Housing Act and processing fair housing complaints.
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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.
AgencyA legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
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