Fair Housing
In Minnesota, the agency responsible for investigating state fair housing complaints is:
AThe Minnesota Department of Commerce
BThe Minnesota Department of Human Rights✓ Correct
CHUD (federal)
DThe Minnesota Attorney General's office
Explanation
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) investigates complaints of discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, including housing discrimination. Complainants in Minnesota can file with either HUD (federal) or the MDHR (state), but typically file with the MDHR for faster processing.
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Agency
A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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