Discrimination in Housing (Answers to Common Questions about Fair Housing Laws)
This website provides resources on how to find housing for people with disabilities.
By: DisabilityInfo.gov
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Separate Website
Fair Housing Law in Georgia Prohibits Discrimination in Housing
This document describes the basic fair housing laws that prohibit discrimination in housing in Georgia.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Federal Protections Against Discrimination Based on National Origin
(Separate Website)
This document explains federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on a person's national origin, race, gender, color, disability, religion, or familial status.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
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Georgia Fair Housing Law
(Separate Website)
This document discusses a Georgia Fair Housing Law that prohibits discrimination in housing and housing-related activities because of a person's race, color, national origin, sex, familial status (children under 18), and disability.
By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD
(Separate Website)
This website provides instructions and forms on how to filing a housing discrimination complaint with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Your Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
This resource describes where and when to file your complaint if you believe that you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint with the Federal Government.
By: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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Guide to Disability Rights Laws
(Separate Website)
This document explains each of the Federal civil rights laws protecting people with disabilities and provides resources for disability rights information.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Housing Codes This document provides basic information on city and county housing codes that set the rules for basic upkeep and maintenance for decent housing.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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Housing-Related Information for People with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
Find housing-related information for people with disabilities in this section of the DisabilityInfo.gov web site, including: Accessibility, Housing Options,
Links to Laws and Policy, and Your Housing Rights.
By: First Gov - Your First Click is the U.S. Government
Tenants' Rights As a tenant, you have rights, but you also have responsibilities. For your own protection, there are some things you need to do before you even sign the lease, while you are renting and when you move out. There are also things you need to know if your landlord tries to evict you.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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Basic Standards for Farmworker Housing
This document is a guide for farmworkers who live in agricultural labor camps.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
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How to File a Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties This website provides instructions on filing a discrimination complaint with The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security.
By: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
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