Fair Housing
The maximum civil penalty for a first-time fair housing violation by the Department of Justice is approximately:
A$5,000
B$21,663 (adjusted for inflation)✓ Correct
C$100,000
D$1 million
Explanation
Civil penalties for FHA violations have been adjusted for inflation and can be up to approximately $21,663 for a first violation, $54,157 for a second within 5 years, and higher for subsequent violations.
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