Fair Housing
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for filing a Fair Housing Act complaint with HUD is:
A1 year from the discriminatory act✓ Correct
B2 years from the discriminatory act
C3 years from the discriminatory act
D5 years from the discriminatory act
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, a complaint must be filed with HUD within 1 year of the alleged discriminatory act. If the complainant chooses to file directly in federal court, they have 2 years from the discriminatory act.
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