The Fair Housing Act
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 is known as the Fair Housing Act. It was designed to keep people from being discriminated against when applying for housing on the basis of their race, gender, or religion. The Act was further amended in 1974 to prohibit discrimination against a person because of disability or family status.
The Fair Housing Act prohibits:
- Refusing to rent or sell a house, apartment, or other dwelling to a person because of race, religion, disability, gender, or other protected social class
- Discriminating terms, conditions, or rental preferences based on race, religion, disability, gender, or other protected social class
- Advertising sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates discrimination
- Threatening, intimidating, or coercing a person’s housing rights based on discrimination
These provisions help ensure that all people have equal access to housing, and all landlords are required to comply with the law. If a person feels discriminated against in the housing process, he or she may file a claim with the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
People can face many issues when searching for affordable housing. For this reason, many people take out home loans they do not have the means to pay back, and soon find themselves deep in financial trouble. If you are struggling with your debt, you may be able to get a fresh start by filing for bankruptcy.
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Finding a home can be difficult, and if you are struggling under the weight of heavy debts and possibly facing foreclosure, bankruptcy may provide a way for you to keep this home. To discuss your options, contact a Boca Raton bankruptcy attorney from Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 561-353-2800.
