Fair Housing
The Illinois Human Rights Act allows a complainant to seek which of the following remedies?
ACriminal prosecution of the respondent only
BActual damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees✓ Correct
COnly monetary damages equal to the difference in rent charged
DOnly an apology from the respondent
Explanation
The Illinois Human Rights Act allows successful housing discrimination complainants to seek actual damages (including emotional distress), punitive damages, injunctive relief (to stop discriminatory practices), and attorney fees. These remedies are available through proceedings before the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
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