Fair Housing
In Montana, a fair housing complaint must be filed with HUD within:
A30 days of the discriminatory act
BOne year of the alleged discriminatory act✓ Correct
C2 years of the alleged discriminatory act
D5 years of the alleged discriminatory act
Explanation
Fair housing complaints must be filed with HUD (or a substantially equivalent state agency) within one year of the alleged discriminatory act. Complaints filed after this deadline may be dismissed as untimely.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
AgencyA legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
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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