The Fair Housing Act prohibits
discrimination in
housing because of:
- Race or color
- National origin
- Religion
- Sex
- Familial status (including children
under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians;
pregnant women and people securing custody of children
under 18)
- Disability
- What Housing Is Covered?
- The Fair Housing Act covers most
housing.
Exceptions to Fair Housing Act:
Owner-occupied buildings with no
more than four units,
single-family housing sold or rented without the use
of a broker, and
housing operated by organizations and private clubs
that limit occupancy to members. [http://www.hud.gov/fhe/fhehous.html]
If You Think Your Rights
Have Been Violated
The U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development Housing Discrimination Complaint Form
is available for you to download, complete and return,
or complete online and submit, or you may write HUD
a letter, or telephone the HUD Office nearest you. [http://www.hud.gov/hdiscrim.html].
You have one year after an alleged
violation to file a complaint with HUD, but you should
file it as soon as possible.
Where to Write or Call:
Send the Housing Discrimination Complaint
Form to:
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Room 5204 451 Seventh St.
SW Washington, DC 20410-2000
or you may call the Guam HUD office
directly at 671-472-7231
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