Fair Housing

HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) investigates fair housing complaints in Oklahoma. If a complaint is found to have merit and the parties do not reach a conciliation agreement:

AThe complaint is automatically dropped
BHUD may refer the matter for an administrative law hearing or to the Department of Justice for prosecution; penalties can include actual damages, civil penalties, and injunctive relief✓ Correct
COREC handles all penalties
DThe case is closed without remedy

Explanation

If HUD finds probable cause of a Fair Housing violation and conciliation fails, the case proceeds to an administrative hearing (ALJ) or the Department of Justice in federal district court. Remedies include actual damages, civil penalties (up to $21,663 for first violation), and attorney fees.

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