Fair Housing Program
According to The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 it is:
Unlawful to discriminate against any person because of: Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Physical or Mental Disability, Gender (Including Sexual Harassment) or Familial Status (Having Children)
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In the sale or rental of housing or residential lots
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In advertising the sale or rental of housing
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In the financing of housing
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In the provision of real estate brokerage services
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In the appraisal of housing
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Blockbusting is also illegal
Anyone who feels he or she has been discriminated against may file a complaint of housing discrimination at the following numbers:
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Hotline: 1-800-669-9777
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Ohio Civil Rights Commission: 614-466-2785
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Logan, Union and Champaign County Housing Program and City of Marysville: 937-666-3431 or 1-866-666-4612
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Logan, Union and Champaign County Housing Program and City of Marysville: heathermartin@lucplanning.com or Fair Housing Contact Form