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Section 14 · Risk Reduction

14.37 The Role of Federal, State, and Local Governments in Fair Housing Law

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been given the task of administering the federal fair housing laws. Rules and regulations developed by HUD have further defined and interpreted the provisions of those laws. Protected classes include Race, Color, National Origin, and Religion.