What penalties may result from non-compliance with Fair Housing rules?

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Violations of Fair Housing rules are enforced with consequences that focus on accountability and deterrence: monetary penalties and potential loss of eligibility to participate in government housing programs. When discrimination occurs, enforcing bodies can impose civil penalties and require corrective actions, and entities found in violation can be barred from or lose access to HUD programs, tax credit programs, and other government housing assistance. This combination—financial penalties plus potential loss of program participation—is intended to deter discriminatory practices and remedy the impact on affected individuals.

The other options don’t reflect enforcement consequences: increasing a credit score, receiving a tax credit bonus, or automatic lease renewal are not penalties for Fair Housing non-compliance.