Posts Tagged ‘housing discrimination’

A recently published report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows an 8% rise nationally in the number of housing discrimination complaints against persons with disabilities. The annual report, which was sent to Congress this year in April as part of National Fair Housing Month, also details HUD's handling of 9,254 housing discrimination complaints and documents significant trends in housing discrimination. In fiscal ... Full story

Housing discrimination often is not as obvious as having a racial slur directed at potential home buyers and renters, or having a door slammed in their faces. Rather, unsuspecting people may be graciously turned away from their choice of housing, even if they are qualified. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to: refuse to rent or sell ... Full story