Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, the maximum civil penalty for a FIRST fair housing violation (if the violator has no prior violations) can be up to:
A$10,000
B$16,000
C$21,663✓ Correct
D$25,000
Explanation
As of recent FHFA adjustments, the maximum civil penalty for a first violation of the Fair Housing Act (with no prior violations) is approximately $21,663 (adjusted periodically for inflation). Subsequent violations carry higher penalties.
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