What are HUD violations?

Housing providers who refuse to rent or sell homes to people based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability are violating federal law, and HUD will vigorously pursue enforcement actions against them.

How do I file a housing discrimination complaint with HUD?

If you believe you were a victim of housing discrimination, you have a right to file a housing discrimination complaint with HUD. Call the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 800-669-9777 (TTY: 800-927-9275), or visit HUD complaint page for information about filing a complaint.

What kind of complaint can you make against HUD?

FHEO investigates complaints, which may be one or both of the following types: Discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (including housing that is privately owned and operated) Discrimination and other civil rights violations in housing and community development programs, including those funded by HUD.

What happens when the government brings a lawsuit against HUD?

When the government brings a legal action, it does not charge any fees or costs to individuals who are alleging discrimination. Cases before HUD Administrative Law Judges are handled by HUD’s Office of General Counsel, and cases in the federal courts are handled by the U.S. Department of Justice.

When to notify HUD of a housing discrimination complaint?

HUD must notify you promptly if it has referred your case, and the agency that receives it must begin investigating within 30 days. Otherwise, HUD may take back (or “reactivate”) the complaint for investigation by HUD under federal law. While housing discrimination complaint, investigation,…

How long does it take to file a HUD complaint?

A federal HUD complaint must be filed within one year of the alleged violation, but state statutes or local ordinances may set shorter time periods. Fair housing agencies typically take many months to investigate a complaint.

What happens if you file a complaint against HUD?

If HUD finds that there is no reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, HUD will dismiss your complaint with a Determination of No Reasonable Cause. HUD will notify the parties of the dismissal, and you may request a copy of the Final Investigative Report.

What kind of discrimination does HUD deal with?

HUD handles complaints in several categories: Housing discrimination: Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability.

What did HUD do with the PHH loan?

It admitted that HUD subsequently incurred substantial losses when it paid insurance claims on those loans. In addition, from at least 2005 to 2012, PHH was a VA approved lender, originating and underwriting mortgage loans and obtaining VA loan guarantees.

What to do if you have problems with HUD?

If you have problems with a contractor who is performing work for you under this program, find out how to report it to HUD. Fraud, waste, and abuse: If you are aware of fraud, waste, and abuse in HUD programs and operations, report it to HUD’s Inspector General Hotline!