Fair Housing
Under Wisconsin Open Housing Act, a person who suffers discrimination in the rental market may seek which of the following remedies?
ACriminal imprisonment of the landlord
BActual damages, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and civil forfeitures✓ Correct
COnly a refund of the application fee
DOnly a written apology from the landlord
Explanation
Victims of housing discrimination under the Wisconsin Open Housing Act may seek actual damages (including emotional distress), injunctive relief (requiring the landlord to rent), attorney's fees, and civil forfeitures.
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