Fair Housing
The maximum civil penalty for a first violation of the Fair Housing Act in a DOJ pattern-or-practice case is:
AA. $10,000
BB. $25,000
CC. $100,000✓ Correct
DD. $250,000
Explanation
Civil penalties in DOJ pattern-or-practice cases can reach up to $100,000 for subsequent violations. For private complaints before an ALJ, penalties for a first offense are up to $16,000 (adjusted periodically).
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