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Enforcement — HUD, Courts & Penalties

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Complaints: HUD within ONE year; federal court within TWO years
HUD investigates, conciliates, then ALJ hearing with civil penalties
DOJ handles patterns/practices of discrimination
Licensees also face state license discipline on top
1866 Act (race): straight to federal court, unlimited damages

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