Fair Housing
A Virginia housing provider who discovers they violated fair housing law may mitigate penalties by:
ADenying the violation
BVoluntarily conciliating with the complainant through the Virginia Fair Housing Office✓ Correct
CHiring a VREB arbitrator
DPaying a fine to the federal government only
Explanation
Fair housing complaints can be resolved through voluntary conciliation (a negotiated settlement) facilitated by the Virginia Fair Housing Office or HUD. Conciliation can result in remedies without a formal hearing.
Related Virginia Fair Housing Questions
- Under the Fair Housing Act's familial status protection, which of the following is NOT protected?
- In Virginia, the 'source of funds' fair housing protection means landlords cannot refuse to rent to Section 8 voucher holders. This protection is Virginia-specific because:
- Which Virginia fair housing violation occurs when a lender requires higher reserves or a larger down payment specifically for minority borrowers?
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a person who believes they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with HUD within:
- A Virginia landlord who allows a white tenant to have a dog in violation of the no-pets policy but denies the same accommodation to a Black tenant is engaging in:
- In Virginia, a developer who builds 100-unit apartment complexes must comply with the Fair Housing Act's 'accessible design and construction' requirements for units occupied by disabled persons. This applies to buildings:
- In Virginia, a real estate team that uses the name 'Family Team' in their marketing may be:
- In Virginia, which of the following constitutes 'familial status' as a protected class under the Fair Housing Act?
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