Mississippi

Housing Discrimination

Client Legal Education Materials

• Civil Rights: Housing FAQ

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  Lawyers.com

• Credit Protection Laws Regarding Your Home

  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. Content Detail

• Discrimination in Housing

  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. Content Detail

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  The Mississippi Bar

• Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All

  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. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

• Fair Housing Laws

  Link to the HUD web site containing comprehensive information about fair housing and links to the laws. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

• Housing Discrimination Complaints - HUD

  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. Content Detail

• Mental Illness and Housing Discrimination

  This site contains many resources regarding discrimination towards people with mental illness. Content Detail