Federal Fair Housing Act
2 Young Housing Advocates Say Racial Segregation Still Widespread
Two young housing advocates say racial segregation still widespread. Davis and Fron said they understand that they're millennials, members of a generation often cast as being "post-racial." But...
About Reasonable Accommodations and/or Modifications
A reasonable accommodation is some exception or change that a housing provider makes to rules, policies, services, or regulations that will assist a resident or applicant with a disability in...
About Reasonable Accommodations/Modifications
A reasonable accommodation is some exception or change that a housing provider makes to rules, policies, services, or regulations that will assist a resident or applicant with a disability in...
Advice for Idaho Renters: Repairs
Read this handout to understand:
What do Idaho laws say about repairs on rental properties?
What if my landlord refuses to make needed repairs?
How can I protect my rights as a tenant in the...
American Civil Liberties Union - Violence Against Women: Housing
American Civil Libertues Union - Violence Against Women: Housing website.
Code of Federal Regulations for Housing and Urban Development Title 24 Volume 1
Code of Federal Regulations for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Title 24 Volume 1, Parts 0 to 199.
Revised as of April 1, 2003. Containing a codification of documents of general applicability...
Communicating with your Landlord
This section contains some sample letters to use in officially communicating with your landlord. Sample Letter Requesting a Meeting to Discuss ConcernsSample Letter in Resonse to RA/RM Denial
Definitions of Commonly Used Terms and Acronyms
Commonly used terms and acronyms related to Fair Housing.Blockbusting – Encouraging an owner to rent or sell quickly and at a loss by appealing to the fear that prospective purchases or...
Disability
A summary on a housing provider’s obligation to make reasonable accommodations and modifications which may be necessary to afford a person with a disability the equal opportunity to use and...
Disabled Vet Gets $20k in Utah Service Dog Dispute
A disabled Gulf War veteran is getting a $20,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit claiming he was repeatedly fined for keeping a companion dog in his Park City condo.
Domestic Violence and Fair Housing Laws
National and local statistics show that 90-95% of victims of domestic violence are women. When a housing provider has a policy of denying tenancy to or evicting anyone who is involved in a...
Fair Housing Advertising
Guidance from the US Dept of Housing and Urban development on fair housing advertising, including common words and phrases to avoid in placing housing advertisements.
Fair Housing for Seniors
Elderly people who have suffered discrimination are increasingly turning to federal law to secure greater housing opportunities and protect their rights.
By Michael Allen and Susan Ann...
Fair Housing for Seniors
Like many people in their 70s, Howard “Hop” Symons retired to Florida. His move to Sanibel Island in 1990 was possible only because of Sanibel’s Below Market Rate Housing program, which...
Fair Housing in Idaho: Resources
Idaho Legal AidFair Housing Advice Line: 208-345-0106 in Boise area or 1-866-345-0106 (toll free) or 1-800-245-7573 (TTY). Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday* 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Mountain...
Fair Housing Newsletter Fall 2012
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICESFAIR HOUSING NEWSLETTERFALL 2012This newsletter provides the most current information available on fair housing topics of interest to you and your clients. I hope you find...
Fair Housing Outline
Fair Housing Acta. The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, prohibits discrimination in the sale and rental of housing. It prohibits any discrimination that is based on a...
Fair Housing: Assistive Animals
“No Pets Allowed”
The federal Fair Housing Act requires housing providers to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services when needed to give equal opportunity...
Fair Lending Newsletter - Summer 2013
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES
FAIR LENDING NEWSLETTER
SUMMER 2013
This newsletter provides the most current information available on fair lending topics of interest to you and your...
Filing Your Housing Discrimination Complaint
Housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability is illegal by federal law. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment...
Healthy Housing is Fair Housing
Addressing issues that can lead to unhealthy housing and looks at how unhealthy housing can sometimes be a Fair Housing issue. Fair Housing/Healthy Homes (Greensboro, NC study)Lead HazardsBed...
Housing Discrimination Form (HUD 903.1)
Are you a victim of housing discrimination? Fair housing is your right! If you have been denied your housingrights ... you may have experienced housing discrimination.
How can I tell if I have been discriminated against?
The following activities may indicate discrimination. You can follow up by requesting a written explanation from the housing provider or by contacting an agency, such as the Intermountain Fair...
How long do I have to file a complaint?
A complaint must be filed with HUD within one year of the date the discrimination occurred.
How to File a Fair Housing Complaint
Your fair housing rights are protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act). If those rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with HUD. Filing a Fair...
How to Handle a Fair Housing Complaint
If you have an attorney, notify your attorney of the complaint.Collect and review the documents pertinent to the complaint and make a list of potential witnesses to the incident in question.It is...
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country that can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues. This page allows you to select a list...
HUD Complaint Process
Are you a victim of housing discrimination? Fair housing is your right! If you have been denied your housing rights…you may have experienced unlawful discrimination. HUD Complaint Process...
HUD Complaint Process
HUD handles complaints in several categories:
Housing discrimination: Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status,...
HUD Fair Housing Enforcement - Occupancy Standards
Notice of Statement of Policy from Department of Housing and Urban Development on Fair Housing Enforcement and occupancy standards.
HUD Fair Housing Guide on Advertising
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the procedures for the acceptance and investigation of allegations of discrimination under Section 804(c) of the Fair Housing Act (the Act)...
HUD LEP Guide 2007
Final guidance to federal financial assistance recipients regarding Title VI prohibition against national origin discrimination affecting limited English proficient persons.
HUD Post 9/11 Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Residents
In response to the widespread concern of future terrorist attacks, landlords and property managers throughout the country have been developing new security procedures to protect their buildings...
HUD Predatory Lending
Over the last several years, our nation has made enormous progress in expanding access to capital for previously under served borrowers. Despite this progress, however, too many families are...
HUD Resources
Design and Construction ResourcesHUD Design Manual - Fair Housing Guidelines:www.huduser.orgSelect publications on the leftSelect alphabetical listing on rightSelect "F" for fair housingSelect...
HUD/DOJ Statement Re: Group Homes, Local Land Use, and the Fair Housing Act
Since the federal Fair Housing Act ("the Act") was amended by Congress in 1988 to add protections for persons with disabilities and families with children, there has been a great deal of...
HUD: Bank of America violated Fair Housing Act
The trouble continues for Bank of America (BAC). According to a press release issued Monday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) alleges the bank is guilty of discriminating...
I am a Housing Provider
This section is tailored for housing providers. It includes general fair housing information, guidance and tips for housing providers to meet your Fair Housing Act obligations, and information on...
I Have Questions About Fair Housing
Do you have questions about fair housing law that have not been addressed on this site? If so, this section is provided as a resource for you with a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, the...
I Need to File a Fair Housing Complaint
This section provides information on where to file a fair housing complaint; the information needed to file a complaint; and advice on what to expect during the complaint process. If you feel...
I Want Help Creating a Fair Housing Document
This section includes sample forms, letters, and other documents that will be useful to those interested in exercising their rights under the Fair Housing Act. These examples can help guide a...
I Want to Know the Law
This section provides information on the Fair Housing Act and the classes of people it protects. Consumers can learn about their Fair Housing rights and what they can do to exercise and protect...
ILAS Fair Lending Newsletter
Idaho Legal Aid Services Fair Lending News Letters.
Justice Department Settles Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Related to Senior Housing in Santa Rosa, California
The Justice Department announced an agreement with a California municipality and a homeowners’ association to resolve allegations of discrimination on the basis of familial status in violation...
Lending and the Fair Housing Act
Discrimination in mortgage lending is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. The Act makes it unlawful to engage in discriminatory practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex,...
LEP Title VI Compliance Checklist
This checklist was developed for the purpose of assisting recipients of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding in ensuring that Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons...
Limited English Proficiency Tips
Know whether Title VI’s limited English proficiency (LEP) requirements apply to your business or agency.Title VI requires that persons with limited English proficiency must be able to...
N.J. Appeals Court Overturns Christie's Decision to Abolish Council on Affordable Housing
A state appeals panel today overturned Gov. Chris Christie’s effort last June to abolish the Council on Affordable Housing, reviving the controversial agency.
Reasonable Accommodation
Requesting a Reasonable AccommodationA free interactive forms packet is available to help tenants request a reasonable accommodation from their landlord or housing program. A reasonable...
Safe Housing is Fair Housing
Free interactive forms are available for tenants to request repairs.Repairs Notice Packet - Use this interactive form packet if you want to request repairs from your landlord on your rented...
Safe Housing is Fair Housing
Interactive forms are available for free to low income individuals with certain landlord or tenant issues If you have a landlord or tenant issue that our interactive forms do not address, you can...
Sample Proof of Need Letter
If your landlord or housing authority request verification of your disability, it must be completed and signed by your qualified professional for verification of your disability. If at all...
Sample Reasonable Accommodation Request
A Reasonable Accommodation requests that a landlord make an accommodation in the policies, practices, or rules governing the property so as to allow the person with a disability equal use and...
Sample Reasonable Modification Request
A Reasonable Modification requests that a landlord make a modification to the premises, such as widening doorways, installing grab bars, installing ramps, etc. The person requesting the...
Shadow Canyon Case Summary
United States of America and Intermountain Fair Housing Council v. Stealth Investments, LLC. The United States alleged that Defendant refused to make reasonable accommodations for persons with...
The Fair Housing Act
Sec. 800. [42 U.S.C. 3601 note] Short Title This title may be cited as the "Fair Housing Act". Sec. 801. [42 U.S.C. 3601] Declaration of Policy It is the policy of the United States to provide,...
The Fair Housing Act Protects You
Fair housing laws prohibit discrimination in the sale and rental of housing based upon a person’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status (children under 18)....
Tips for Housing Providers
Best Practices To Avoid Fair Housing Act ViolationsKeep detailed and meticulous records Adopt and use the Fair Housing Act’s Equal Housing Opportunity Logo and nondiscrimination statement: ...
VAWA Housing Toolkit for Advocates
The Violence Against Women Act: A Housing Toolkit for Advocates
What housing is covered by the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act covers “dwellings”: any building, structure, or portion of a building that is occupied or intended to be occupied or where a person intends to return. The Act applies only...
What is the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Acts, prohibits discrimination in housing.The Fair Housing Act Prohibits Discrimination in the Sale and Rental of Housing Based on a...
What should I do if I believe my fair housing rights have been violated?
You can call Idaho Legal Aid’s Fair Housing Advice Line at (866) 345-0106 (toll free) or (208) 345-0106 (Boise calling area) for free legal advice. You can file a complaint with the U.S....
Who is protected by the fair housing laws?
The Fair Housing Act protects seven protected classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability.
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