Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, the maximum civil penalty for a second violation of fair housing laws (within 5 years) is approximately:
A$10,000
B$25,000
C$50,000✓ Correct
D$100,000
Explanation
HUD civil penalties for fair housing violations are: up to $21,663 for first violation, up to $54,157 for second violation within 5 years, and up to $108,315 for third violation within 7 years (amounts periodically adjusted).
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