Fair Housing
Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act?
AFederal Trade Commission (FTC)
BDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)✓ Correct
CConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
DNevada Real Estate Division (NRED)
Explanation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the primary federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Fair Housing Act. Nevada also has its own state enforcement through the Nevada Equal Rights Commission.
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