Fair Housing
The maximum civil penalty for a first fair housing violation by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is:
A$5,000
B$21,410 (adjusted periodically for inflation)✓ Correct
C$100,000
D$500,000
Explanation
HUD can impose civil penalties for Fair Housing Act violations; the penalty for a first offense is approximately $21,410 (subject to periodic inflation adjustments).
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