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Blacks, Civil Rights, and the Constitution
(Separate Website)
By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Credit Protection Laws Regarding Your Home
(Separate Website)
The federal government has enacted laws to assist you in making informed credit decisions. These laws set standards for how you are to be treated. See what these are.
Discrimination in Housing
(Separate Website)
This site explains your rights to fair housing. The Federal Civil Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act prohibit discrimination in the rental or purchase of privately owned real estate on the basis of race, skin color, religion, sex, family status, national origin or handicap.
Fair Housing Laws
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Link to the HUD web site containing comprehensive information about fair housing and links to the laws.
By: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All
(Separate Website)
Comprehensive booklet containing information about the Fair Housing Act, what is prohibited under the law and what you can do if you are discriminated against.
By: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Housing Discrimination and Accommodation
(Separate Website)
By: Lawyers.com
Housing Discrimination Complaints - HUD
(Separate Website)
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. This site provides a means to file a complaint.
How To File a Complaint or Lawsuit
(Separate Website)
By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Mental Illness and Housing Discrimination
(Separate Website)
This site contains many resources regarding discrimination towards people with mental illness.
Understanding the Home Mortgage Process
(Separate Website)
This brochure explains about dealing with mortgage lenders. It tells you where to look, what to look for, and what takes place when you apply for a mortgage.
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