Fair Housing
NC's statute of limitations for a private lawsuit under the federal Fair Housing Act is:
A1 year from the discriminatory act
B2 years from the discriminatory act✓ Correct
C5 years
D90 days
Explanation
A private lawsuit under the federal Fair Housing Act must be filed within 2 years of the discriminatory act (or from when the act was discovered). This is separate from the 1-year HUD complaint deadline.
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