Fair Housing
The Virginia Fair Housing Office can investigate a complaint and make a finding. If a violation is found, the maximum civil penalty for a first offense is:
A$5,000
B$10,000
C$50,000
D$21,663 (as periodically adjusted by HUD)✓ Correct
Explanation
Federal civil penalties for fair housing violations are adjusted periodically for inflation. For first violations, the maximum is approximately $21,663 (as of recent adjustments).
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