The Fair Housing Act: Enforcement Actions

Summary

This practice note explains how the Fair Housing Act (FHA) is enforced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including the filing of the complaint, the investigative and conciliation processes, the issuance of written findings, and the role of state agencies in the enforcement process. In addition, this practice note discusses potential remedies available to victims of unlawful discrimination and provides best practices for avoiding and defending against a discrimination complaint.