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Which federal agency enforces the Fair Housing Act?

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C) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the primary federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Fair Housing Act. HUD investigates complaints and can refer cases to the Department of Justice for litigation.

Answer Options
A
Federal Trade Commission
B
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
C
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
D
Department of Justice only
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fair-housing-protected-classesenforcement-penalties-violations

Key Terms:

Fair Housing ActHUDFHEOhousing discriminationfederal enforcement
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