Enforcing the Fair Housing Act Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Where are complaints related to the Fair Housing Act filed?
A
with HUD
HUD stands for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2
Q
What are the three responsibilities of HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity?
A
- investigate fair housing complaints
- assist individuals with obtaining agreements to resolve complaints
- Enforce fair housing laws
3
Q
Who handles the cases that come to HUD?
A
Office of General Counsel
4
Q
Who handles the cases that make it to civil trial in the federal courts?
A
DOJ
DOJ stands for the Department of Justice.
