Fair Housing (alternative)
The 'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing' (AFFH) rule requires Maryland jurisdictions receiving HUD funds to:
ASimply avoid discriminatory acts
BTake proactive steps to overcome the effects of past segregation and discrimination✓ Correct
CAudit all real estate transactions in their jurisdiction
DSet aside 20% of housing for protected classes
Explanation
AFFH requires recipients of HUD funds to not just avoid discrimination but to proactively work to overcome historical patterns of segregation and to promote fair housing choice.
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