Penalties for Fair Housing Act Violations

	Civil Action fines up to $11,500 for the first offense and up to $50,000 for
	repeated offenses

	Unlimited punitive damages if the case proceeds to federal court

	Loss of real estate agent's professional license

	Compensation for actual damages, including humiliation, mental
	distress, and loss of housing opportunities

	Equitable relief; for example, access to the housing in question or
	providing comparable housing

	Structural changes to make housing facilities accessible

In order to vindicate the public interest, the following provisions may be sought:

	Elimination of housing discrimination

	Prevention of future housing discrimination

	Remedial affirmative activities to overcome housing discrimination

	Reporting requirements

	Monitoring and enforcing activities

Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity

2115 Second Street, 4th Floor

Fort Myers, Fl 33901

Telephone: (239) 533-2267 Fax: (239) 485-2262

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Revised: 05/08/07