By: Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
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How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD
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Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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How to Make A Complaint in DC
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DC's form for making a complaint about unlawful discrimination.
By: DC Office of Human Rights
It's Your Right! Equal Access to Housing
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Washington DC Tenant Survival Guide
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This guide provides a wide-ranging discussion of issues relevant to tenants in the District of Columbia. Some of the topics covered include:
- Leases
- Security Deposits
- Repairs
- Renter's Insurance
- Evictions
- Rent Control
- Public Housing
By: Harrison Institute for Public Law in conjunction with the District of Columbia Office of the Tenant Advocate
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