Fair Housing
A Wyoming HUD housing counselor investigates a fair housing complaint. The maximum civil penalty for a first violation of the Fair Housing Act is:
A$5,000
B$16,000
C$21,410✓ Correct
D$50,000
Explanation
The maximum civil penalty for a first Fair Housing Act violation in a HUD-initiated proceeding (as of recent updates) is approximately $21,410. Penalties increase for repeat violations. (Amounts are adjusted periodically for inflation.)
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