Fair Housing
Under Missouri law, a housing provider who receives a complaint from HUD or MCHR must:
AIgnore it if they believe they acted lawfully
BRespond to the complaint and cooperate with the investigation process✓ Correct
CContact MREC to handle the complaint
DOnly respond if a court order is issued
Explanation
Missouri housing providers must respond and cooperate when HUD or MCHR investigates a fair housing complaint. Non-cooperation can result in adverse inferences and additional legal exposure.
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