Fair Housing
Overview
It is the policy of the United States to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing through the United States. No person shall be subjected to discrimination because of their race, color, religion, sex, handicap (disability), familial status, or national origin in the sale, rental, or advertising of dwellings, in the provision of brokerage services or in the availability of real-estate related transactions. (24 CFR 100.5(a))
Descripcion General
Es política de los Estados Unidos garantizar, dentro de los límites constitucionales, la equidad en la vivienda en todo el país. Ninguna persona será objeto de discriminación por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, situación familiar u origen nacional en la venta, el alquiler o la publicidad de viviendas, en la prestación de servicios de corretaje o en la disponibilidad de transacciones inmobiliarias. (24 CFR 100.5(a))
Practices Protected Under Law
Refusal to sell, rent, or lease because of race, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, age, or national origin. Discriminatory advertising, terms or conditions in providing services in connection with the sale or rental of housing Blockbusting or frightening people into moving out of a neighborhood is also illegal.
Practicas protejidas bajo la ley
No es permitido rechazar vender, alquilar o arrendar por motivos de raza, sexo, religión, discapacidad, situación familiar, edad u origen nacional. Publicidad, términos o condiciones discriminatorios en la prestación de servicios relacionados con la venta o el alquiler de viviendas. También es ilegal forzar la mudanza o intimidar a las personas para que se muden de un barrio.
How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
Como hacer un reporte acerca de discrimincacion de vivienda
If you feel you have experienced housing discrimination and wish to file a complaint, you may click here to download and fill out a fair housing complaint form. After printing the form, you may:
- Email the form here
- Deliver the form in person between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to the Housing and Community Services Building located at:
1616 N. Galloway Ave.
Mesquite, TX 75149 - Mail the form to the City of Mesquite at:
City of Mesquite
Fair Housing Office / CDBG
P. O. Box 850137
Mesquite, TX 75185-0137
The city’s fair housing policy can be found in Ordinance 2657. You can read more about the Texas Fair Housing Act.
For More Information:
You can also get more information on the U.S. Fair Housing Act online at the link provided.
The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division (TWCCRD) enforces the state’s fair housing laws. For more information on fair housing, you can visit the TWCCRD website.