Fair Housing
Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act?
AFederal Trade Commission (FTC)
BDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)✓ Correct
CConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
DDepartment of Justice (DOJ)
Explanation
HUD is the primary federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Fair Housing Act. Complaints may be filed with HUD or in federal court.
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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.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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