Fair Housing
Which organization investigates fair housing complaints filed at the federal level?
AMREC
BThe U.S. Department of Justice
CHUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)✓ Correct
DThe FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
Explanation
HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) investigates complaints of housing discrimination filed under the Fair Housing Act. The Department of Justice may also bring pattern-or-practice cases.
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