Who can file a complaint under the Fair Housing Act?

Fair Housing Act (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability) Who May File a Complaint Anyone who has been or will be harmed by a discriminatory housing practice

Why does the Fair Housing Act prohibit discrimination?

The Fair Housing Act prohibits this discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.

What makes a person ineligible for fair housing?

The Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of: • Race or color • National Origin • Religion • Sex • Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18) • Disability.

What are the requirements for the Fair Housing Act?

The Fair Housing Act’s design and construction requirements do not cover multistory townhouses–units that have two, three, or even four stories–unless the building has an elevator. There is a discussion of townhouses in the preamble to the Guidelines under “Section 2-Definitions [Covered Multifamily Dwellings]” at 56 FR 9472, 9481, March 6, 1991.

Do you have to answer questions about fair housing?

Answering questions is part of the routine in property management. Some questions can lead us into fair housing hot water if we are not careful with our answers. In a previous post, we discussed how to answer questions on the telephone.

How to prevent a violation of fair housing laws?

The best way to prevent a violation of Fair Housing laws when answering questions asked on the telephone or via any other media is to ensure that all persons who answer questions from the public at your community are fully trained. This is not contingent on your job title.

How is discrimination covered by the Fair Housing Act?

Housing discrimination is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. Discrimination covered by the Act can take many different forms beyond just raising prices or lying about availability. For example, the Act addresses wheelchair access in some newer properties.

Is the Fair Housing Act the same as Section 504?

The Fair Housing Act’s accessibility requirements are not as strict as those for Section 504 and the UFAS; however, the Fair Housing Act’s accessibility requirements apply to a broader number of dwelling units. Under the Fair Housing Act, if the building has an elevator, generally all of the dwelling units must meet the Fair Housing Act’s