Fair Housing
In Hawaii, which organization is responsible for testing compliance with fair housing laws by using 'testers' posing as home seekers?
AA. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission
BB. HUD, the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, and fair housing organizations use testing to detect discrimination✓ Correct
CC. The FBI housing division
DD. The State Department of Commerce
Explanation
HUD, HCRC, and non-profit fair housing organizations conduct testing programs where trained testers pose as home seekers to detect and document discriminatory practices.
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