Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a person who believes they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with HUD within:
A90 days
B180 days
C1 year✓ Correct
D2 years
Explanation
A fair housing complaint must be filed with HUD within one year of the alleged discriminatory act. The complainant may also file directly in federal court within two years.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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