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Housing Discrimination
Blacks, Civil Rights, and the Constitution
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By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Credit Protection Laws Regarding Your Home
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The federal government has enacted laws to assist you in making informed credit decisions. These laws set standards for how you are to be treated. See what these are.
Discrimination in Housing
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This site explains your rights to fair housing. The Federal Civil Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act prohibit discrimination in the rental or purchase of privately owned real estate on the basis of race, skin color, religion, sex, family status, national origin or handicap.
Fair Housing Laws
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Link to the HUD web site containing comprehensive information about fair housing and links to the laws.
By: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All
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Comprehensive booklet containing information about the Fair Housing Act, what is prohibited under the law and what you can do if you are discriminated against.
By: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Housing Discrimination and Accommodation
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By: Lawyers.com
Housing Discrimination Complaints - HUD
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If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. This site provides a means to file a complaint.
How To File a Complaint or Lawsuit
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By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Mental Illness and Housing Discrimination
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This site contains many resources regarding discrimination towards people with mental illness.
Understanding the Home Mortgage Process
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This brochure explains about dealing with mortgage lenders. It tells you where to look, what to look for, and what takes place when you apply for a mortgage.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
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Age Discrimination in the Work Place
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Whether out of desire or necessity, some Americans are working beyond the age of 65, the standard retirement benchmark. Federal legislation exists to protect older Americans’ right to work.
Age Discrimination Overview of the Laws
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This site provides an overview of the Laws on Age Discrimination.
Blacks, Civil Rights, and the Constitution
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By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Employment
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By: Lawyers.com
Employment
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Employment Discrimination (FAQs)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Discrimination.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Employment Discrimmination
Equal Pay Act of 1963
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By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
FAQ about Job Discrimination
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Questions and answers about federal laws prohibiting job discrimination
By: U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
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