Fair Housing
In Kansas, what is the role of the local fair housing agency versus HUD in handling complaints?
ALocal agencies have no role; HUD handles all complaints
BSubstantially equivalent state and local fair housing agencies (like KHRC) may process complaints under agreements with HUD; HUD may refer complaints to local agencies or handle them directly✓ Correct
CLocal agencies handle commercial disputes; HUD handles residential
DHUD only handles complaints in states without their own laws
Explanation
HUD recognizes substantially equivalent state and local fair housing agencies (like the Kansas Human Rights Commission). HUD may refer complaints to these agencies for processing, or may retain jurisdiction. Both can handle fair housing complaints.
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