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Federal, state, and local laws prohibit racial and other discrimination in housing. Nonetheless, discrimination persists and can be difficult to prove. Winning a case may require good documentation and patience. Fair housing groups can render assistance.
The investigation must be appropriate, impartial, and completed within 180 days of filing the complaint The EEO Director or designee and the complainant may agree in writing, consistent with 29 C.F.R. § 1614.108(e), to an extension of not more than ninety (90) days; or within the period of time set forth in 29 C.F.R.
Examples of direct evidence of discrimination include openly discriminatory statements during a verbal or written exchange between a landlord and a tenant, an advertisement for a rental property stating a discriminatory preference, and discriminatory rules and policies.
Proving workplace discrimination in California can be one of the most difficult steps in a successful discrimination case. It can also be complex, confusing and frustrating.
Civil penalties may be levied up to $16,000 for the first violation, or $65,000 if there were two or more cases of discrimination up to seven years prior to the present case. In cases where the DOJ is involved, the fine for civil penalties can go up to $100,000.
Submit online at .hud/fairhousing/fileacomplaint or send your claim form to the FHEO regional office that serves the state or territory where the discrimination happened. We'll review your information and contact you a soon as possible.
Denying a rental application because of the applicants' partner's or family member's lawful source of income; • Asking whether the applicant is receiving any government assistance or Social Security and then denying the application; • Advertising apartments with the phrase “No Programs” or “No Section 8” included; • ...