Fair Housing
What is a Nevada fair housing complaint and what are the possible outcomes?
AAll complaints result in automatic fines
BA complaint may be resolved through: dismissal (no basis), conciliation/settlement, an administrative hearing resulting in civil penalties and damages, or referral to the Department of Justice✓ Correct
CComplaints can only result in a warning letter
DComplaints must always go to federal court
Explanation
After HUD or NERC investigates a fair housing complaint, outcomes can include: finding of no reasonable cause (dismissal), conciliation/settlement (voluntary resolution), an ALJ administrative hearing with civil money penalties and damages, or referral to the U.S. Department of Justice for pattern-and-practice cases.
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