Fair Housing
The maximum civil penalty for a first-time violation of the Fair Housing Act by a respondent with no prior violations is:
A$5,000
B$16,000
C$21,663✓ Correct
D$100,000
Explanation
HUD adjusts civil money penalties for inflation. For a first violation, the maximum civil penalty is approximately $21,663 (as adjusted periodically).
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