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The Courts, Civil Rights, and Taxes >  View All Subtopics   Read information about your legal rights. There are 243 resources Page 2 of 5 Discrimination in Housing   Federal and State Housing Laws      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             Housing Codes City and county housing codes are designed to keep neighborhoods in decent, safe and sanitary condition. The housing code sets the rules for basic upkeep and maintenance for decent housing. These rules are designed to prevent or correct problems that may cause unsafe or unhealthy conditions. The code applies to all housing in your city or county. It can be very helpful to renters and homeowners. You can use the housing code to complain about bad housing conditions and other neighborhood problems. By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society       Read this in: Spanish / Español           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       Read this in: Spanish / Español        back to top           Filing A Housing Discrimination Complaint      How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD (Separate Website) Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, 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 fair housing complaint. By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Your Civil Rights (Separate Website) If you believe that you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint with the Federal Government, this resource describes where and when to file your complaint. By: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights     Read this in: Spanish / Español        back to top           People with Disabilities      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           Guide to Disability Rights Laws (Separate Website) This document, last updated August 2001, explains each of the Federal civil rights laws protecting people with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Telecommunications Act, Fair Housing Act, Air Carrier Access Act, Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, National Voter Registration Act, Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Rehabilitation Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act. The document contains other sources of disability rights information as well. By: U.S. Department of Justice           Basic Standards for Farmworker Housing This document is meant to be a guide for farmworkers who live in agricultural labor camps. The list does not include every standard contained in the federal regulations. These regulations apply only to persons who own or control a facility used to house migrant agricultural workers. By: Georgia Legal Services Program       Read this in: Spanish / Español        back to top         On-Line Legal Resources    Juror's Manual - State Bar of Georgia Consumer Pamphlet (Separate Website) The purpose of this brochure is to provide people who are going to serve on a jury with general background information which will hopefully lead to a clearer understanding and better appreciation of the judicial process. By: State Bar of Georgia           How to Be a Good Witness - State Bar of Georgia Consumer Pamphlet (Separate Website) You have a very important job to do as a witness in a lawsuit. Your role is not only important to the party for whom you appear and yourself, but also for the American system of justice. For a jury or judge to make a correct and wise decision, they must decide on facts stated by witnesses who have sworn to tell the truth. Understanding what you are expected to do and how to do it will ease your anxiety and make you a better witness. By: State Bar of Georgia           How Courts Work (Separate Website) Law and the courts are everywhere?on the front page news, in best-selling thrillers, on Court TV and network shows about lawyers. Famous trials are a great subject, full of human drama, but how many of us really understand the work that courts do and how they operate? Here?s a quick primer, with links that will help you go more deeply into the subject.: (1) Courts and Legal Procedure, (2) Steps in a Trial, (3) The Human Side of Being a Judge, (4) Mediation By: American Bar Association