Fair Housing
Wisconsin's Open Housing Act enforcement by the Equal Rights Division (ERD) begins with:
AImmediate filing of a lawsuit
BAn investigation and attempt at conciliation between the parties✓ Correct
CA criminal referral
DAn automatic fine against the respondent
Explanation
When a fair housing complaint is filed with the ERD, the agency investigates the complaint and attempts to resolve it through conciliation (mediation) before proceeding to formal hearing.
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