Fair Housing
The Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) has jurisdiction over housing discrimination complaints against:
AOnly federal government housing agencies
BIndividuals, landlords, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals in Tennessee✓ Correct
COnly real estate licensees, not private landlords
DOnly housing projects with more than 100 units
Explanation
The THRC has broad jurisdiction over housing discrimination — it can investigate complaints against private individuals, landlords, sellers, lenders, real estate agents, and other parties involved in housing transactions in Tennessee.
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