Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, a complaint filed with HUD may result in the parties being directed to:
ATREC for resolution
BConciliation (informal settlement), an administrative hearing, or federal court✓ Correct
CBinding arbitration only
DOnly a formal HUD administrative hearing
Explanation
HUD-investigated fair housing complaints can result in: (1) conciliation—a voluntary settlement between the parties; (2) an administrative hearing before a HUD Administrative Law Judge; or (3) election to proceed in federal district court. The Department of Justice may also bring cases involving patterns of discrimination.
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