Fair Housing
The Maine Human Rights Commission handles complaints filed under the Maine Human Rights Act. Within how many days must a housing complaint be filed after the alleged discriminatory act?
A90 days
B180 days
C1 year✓ Correct
D2 years
Explanation
Under the Maine Human Rights Act, a housing discrimination complaint must be filed with the Maine Human Rights Commission within 1 year of the alleged discriminatory act.
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