Resources for victims of housing discrimination and information about sexual harassment, domestic violence, and disability discrimination
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Fair Housing - It's Your Right
This HUD webpage describes the basics of the Fair Housing Act, what to do if you think your rights have been violated, and what happens when you file a complaint.
How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD
Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), family status, or disability. 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 complaint.
Brochure: Know Your Rights - Fair Housing
The Federal Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in the rental, sale, financing, or insurance of housing based on: race/color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), the presence of children, and physical or mental disability. Some local laws also prohibit housing discrimination based on marital status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This ALSC Fair Housing Enforcement Project brochure describes who is protected and what is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act. The brochure also describes signs of housing discrimination and where to go for help. The brochure is available in three languages.
Alaska Human Rights Commission
The Alaska Human Rights Commission is the state agency that enforces the Alaska Human Rights Law, which includes some housing laws. At this link the Commission explains what it does and how.
Alaska Legal Services - Fair Housing Enforcement Project
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) was established in 1967 as a private, nonprofit law firm. Our Fair Housing Enforcement Project works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people in Alaska through education, outreach, advocacy, and enforcement. Do you think you may have been a victim of housing discrimination? Do you have questions about fair housing? Call our statewide toll-free hotline: 1-855-679-FAIR(3247) Visit us online: www.fairhousingalaska.org
How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD
Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), family status, or disability. 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 complaint.