Which agency handles discrimination complaints against housing providers?

Which agency handles discrimination complaints against housing providers?

• A. HUD
• B. EPA
• C. FTC
• D. FDA

Answer: (A)

Discrimination in housing is addressed at the federal level by HUD, which enforces the Fair Housing Act. When someone believes a housing provider has discriminated against them because of protected characteristics (like race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability), they file a complaint with HUD. HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity investigates these complaints, seeks resolution through conciliation, and can pursue enforcement actions or refer the case to the Department of Justice if needed. The other agencies handle entirely different areas—environmental protection, consumer protection, or food and drug safety—so they aren’t responsible for housing discrimination.

Discrimination in housing is addressed at the federal level by HUD, which enforces the Fair Housing Act. When someone believes a housing provider has discriminated against them because of protected characteristics (like race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability), they file a complaint with HUD. HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity investigates these complaints, seeks resolution through conciliation, and can pursue enforcement actions or refer the case to the Department of Justice if needed. The other agencies handle entirely different areas—environmental protection, consumer protection, or food and drug safety—so they aren’t responsible for housing discrimination.