DOJ, HUD Issue Updated Fair Housing Act Guidance on Land Use
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Justice Department (DOJ) recently released updated federal Fair Housing...
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Educating Consumers Key to Making Good Decisions
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