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.
As part of the investigation, HUD will interview the complainant, the respondent, and pertinent witnesses. The investigator will collect relevant documents or conduct onsite visits, as appropriate. 2. HUD has the authority to take depositions, issue subpoenas and interrogatories, and compel testimony or documents.
The HUD, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO): . You can speak with an FHEO intake specialist by calling (800) 669-9777 or (800) 877-8339.
The Office of Investigation (OI) conducts criminal and administrative investigations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in HUD programs. OI has 7 regional offices and 39 field offices.
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.
It is important to note, that just because disability is the most common basis for filed fair housing complaints, it does not necessarily mean that it is the one that occurs most often.
HUD OIG has implemented a new system for the intake of Hotline complaints. It is your option to report the matter online (24 hr. accessibility) at .hudoig/hotline or telephonically by calling (800) 347-3735 between the hours of 8am to 8pm eastern standard time.