What happens after a complaint investigation?
If, after investigating your complaint, HUD finds reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, it will inform you. Your case will be heard in an administrative hearing within 120 days, unless you or the respondent want the case to be heard in Federal district court. Either way, there is no cost to you. Administrative Hearing: If your case goes to an administrative hearing HUD attorneys will litigate the case on your behalf. You may intervene in the case and be represented by your own attorney if you wish. An Administrative Law Judge (ALA) will consider evidence from you and the respondent. If the ALA decides that discrimination occurred, the respondent can be ordered: · To compensate you for actual damages, including humiliation, pain and suffering. · To provide injunctive or other equitable relief, for example, to make the housing available to you. · To pay the Federal Government a civil penalty to vindicate the public interest. The maximum penalties are $10,000 for a fir
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