Fair Housing
The maximum civil penalty for a first-time fair housing violation imposed by an Administrative Law Judge is approximately:
A$5,000
B$16,000✓ Correct
C$55,000
D$100,000
Explanation
For a first violation, the maximum civil penalty in an administrative proceeding under the Fair Housing Act is approximately $16,000 (amounts are periodically adjusted for inflation by federal statute).
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