Fair Housing
Which entity enforces the Federal Fair Housing Act at the federal level?
AFederal Trade Commission (FTC)
BDepartment of Justice (DOJ)
CDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)✓ Correct
DConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Explanation
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the primary federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Fair Housing Act. Complaints may also be filed in federal court or with a HUD administrative law judge.
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