Fair Housing
An Indiana fair housing investigation may be initiated by:
AOnly the Indiana Real Estate Commission
BHUD, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, or through private lawsuits in federal or state court✓ Correct
COnly the federal Department of Justice
DOnly the local municipal government
Explanation
Fair housing complaints may be filed with HUD, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, or pursued through private civil lawsuits. The DOJ may also initiate pattern-and-practice cases.
Related Indiana Fair Housing Questions
- The complaint period for filing a fair housing complaint with HUD is:
- Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?
- Which of the following properties is generally EXEMPT from the federal Fair Housing Act?
- Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible advertising practice?
- A real estate agent who refuses to show properties in a certain school district to buyers with children is committing:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord in Indiana who asks a prospective tenant 'Do you have any children?' during the application process is:
- The maximum civil penalty for a first-time fair housing violation under federal law is approximately:
- A housing development that wants to qualify as 55+ housing for seniors must have what percentage of units occupied by at least one person 55 or older?
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