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Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published its latest version of the Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 (Handbook 4000.1).

Rationale: The violation of fair housing laws is both a civil and a criminal violation. Penalties can include fines, imprisonment and disciplinary action by the NCREC including suspension or revocation of the real estate license. How long does a consumer have to file a fair housing complaint under federal law?

To pay the Federal Government a civil penalty to vindicate the public interest. The maximum penalties are $10,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for a third violation within seven years. To pay reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

Equal Opportunity in Housing Executive Order 11063, issued on November 20, 1962, prohibits discrimination in the sale, leasing, rental, or other disposition of properties and facilities owned or operated by the federal government or provided with federal funds.

Under the FHA, familial status discrimination occurs when a landlord, property manager, real estate agent, or property owner treats someone differently because they have a family with one or more individuals who are under 18 years of age.

The maximum civil penalties are: $16,000, for a first violation of the Act; $37,500 if a previous violation has occurred within the preceding five-year period; and $65,000 if two or more previous violations have occurred within the preceding seven-year period.

If the Judge finds that the Fair Housing Act has been violated, the violator may be ordered to compensate the party who filed the claim for damages, provide injunctive or equitable relief, attorney's fees and costs, and may be penalized for a maximum of $11,000 for the first violation, $27,500 for a second violation ...

Violating the Michigan Housing Laws can carry significant financial and legal penalties. For example: $10,000 for first-time violators and $50,000 for a third violation within 7 years.