Fair Housing
HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is responsible for:
AIssuing mortgage loans
BEnforcing the federal Fair Housing Act and investigating complaints✓ Correct
CSetting national mortgage lending standards
DLicensing real estate agents nationally
Explanation
HUD's FHEO enforces the federal Fair Housing Act by investigating complaints of housing discrimination and working with state and local agencies through work-sharing agreements.
Related Ohio Fair Housing Questions
- Which of the following is a permissible distinction under Ohio and federal fair housing laws?
- In Ohio, which of the following is TRUE about the 'reasonable modification' versus 'reasonable accommodation' distinction under the FHA?
- What is the concept of reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act?
- What practice involves directing buyers of certain protected classes to specific neighborhoods?
- What is the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) and how does it affect familial status protections?
- What is a 'welcome to the neighborhood' letter and what fair housing concerns does it raise?
- What is the difference between disparate treatment and disparate impact in fair housing?
- What is an Ohio anti-discrimination law beyond federal protections in housing?
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