Fair Housing
In Rhode Island, who has jurisdiction to investigate fair housing complaints?
AThe Rhode Island DoBR exclusively
BThe Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights and/or HUD✓ Correct
COnly the federal courts
DThe Rhode Island Attorney General only
Explanation
Fair housing complaints in Rhode Island may be investigated by the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights (at the state level) and/or by HUD (at the federal level) under the Fair Housing Act.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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