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Fair Housing Month - Reporting Fair Housing Violations

  • Apr 13
  • 1 min read

April is Fair Housing Month. Fair Housing Month commemorates the  Fair Housing Act passed by Congress in 1968. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in renting, buying, or financing housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Maryland and Baltimore City have extended that list of protected classes to include gender identity, source of income, and immigration status.

 

Each week, we will provide tips on what to look for related to fair housing violations, and also guides to avoid discriminating practices. 

 

This week, we want to let you know how you can report fair housing violations.  A Fair Housing violation is when you may be discriminated against by a landlord, mortgage company, realtor, or any housing organization because you are a member of a protected class. For instance, if someone does not rent to you because you are Black or because you are a Woman, that is a fair housing violation. Economic Action Maryland has a portal where you can enter complaints. In addition, the Maryland Attorney General investigates fair housing complaints, as does the National Fair Housing Alliance.

 

 

 

 



 
 
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