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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.


	Fair Housing Laws (Separate Website) 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 (Separate Website) 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 (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


	Mental Illness and Housing Discrimination (Separate Website) This site contains many resources regarding discrimination towards people with mental illness.


	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.


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Foreclosure Prevention

	Avoiding Foreclosure By: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Other Formats: Separate Website


	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 FAQs Frequently asked questions concerning mortgage foreclosure and steps to take when facing foreclosure. By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services-Oxford Office


	Foreclosure Scam Video (Separate Website) Federal Trade Commission Interview on Foreclosure Scams.


	Foreclosure Scams 101 Video (Separate Website) This is a quick look at some of the signs o mortgage foreclosure scams.


	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


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