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Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Blacks, Civil Rights, and the Constitution
(Separate Website)
By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Credit Protection Laws Regarding Your Home
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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.
Housing Discrimination and Accommodation
(Separate Website)
By: Lawyers.com
Housing Discrimination Complaints - HUD
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Understanding the Home Mortgage Process
(Separate Website)
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.
Understanding the Home Mortgage Process
(Separate Website)
Federal law protects every homebuyer looking for a mortgage loan against discrimination. Learn what these are.
Foreclosure Prevention
Avoiding Foreclosure
By: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Designated Counties for FEMA Relief
(Separate Website)
Areas included in Hurricane Katrina Disaster Declaration
By: FEMA
Disaster Hurricane Contacting Your Mortgage Company
(Separate Website)
Information on contacting your mortgage company. Also info on seeking moratorium or other mortgage servicing.
By: Mortgage Bankers
Foreclosure Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
Another Potential Stress for Homeowners in Distress
By: Federal Trade Commission
Home Foreclosure and Debt Cancellation
(Separate Website)
Questions and Answers
By: Internal Revenue Service
Homeownership
(Separate Website)
Avoiding Foreclosure in Mississippi
By: Housing and Urban Development
How To Claim Your Exemptions and Keep Your Essential Property
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Is Bankruptcy the Right Option For Me?
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Mississippi Foreclosure Avoidance Manual This manual provides information regarding foreclosure law in Mississippi, loss mitigation options to help borrowers avoid foreclosure, and information on ways to combat foreclosure rescue scams. The manual also includes a Resource Guide to help borrowers seeking information on how to avoid foreclosure, particularly borrowers affected by Hurricane Katrina. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for professional legal advice.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Thinking About a Home Improvement?
(Separate Website)
This site by The Federal Trade Commission offers tips and checklist to help you.
Landlord and Tenant Issues
How To Represent Yourself in Civil Cases
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
How To Request Your Landlord to Make Repairs
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
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