Jul 7, 2020 | FAQ's, News
WILDFIRES DON’T CARE ABOUT YOUR RACE. BUT WHEN WE TRIED TO RENT A NEW PLACE TO LIVE, WE LEARNED THAT SOME LANDLORDS DO.
When the fire came, we had to run from our home. Fortunately, we found temporary shelter. But as we started looking for a place to live, we ran into housing discrimination, which isn’t just unfair – it’s illegal. If you feel that a landlord or broker has denied you the sale, rental or financing of a home based on your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or because you have children, report it today – click here.
Jul 7, 2020 | FAQ's, News
Sexual harassment by a landlord, maintenance worker or anyone associated with your property is against the law. The Fair Housing Act protects you from harassment, including someone repeatedly entering your home without permission, making unwelcome sexual advances or refusing to make repairs because you deny sexual favors. If this happens to you, file a housing discrimination complaint.
Jul 7, 2020 | FAQ's, News
A flood turned our lives upside down. When we tried to rent a new place to live we kept getting turned down.
Equal Opportunity Housing refers to the idea that all persons should be granted “equal opportunities” when it comes to renting or purchasing real property. This is usually in reference to anti-discrimination policies and laws set forth by state and federal governments. The term is often used in connection with the phrase “Fair Housing”.
An example of an equal opportunity housing law is the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal for persons to discriminate against renters or buyers based on their:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- National Origin
- Sex
- Familial Status
- Disability
Thus, violations of such laws can lead to legal penalties. These types of claims are known as housing discrimination claims.
