Limited English proficiency should not keep a person from renting an apartment. People who do not speak English as their primary language may have a limited ability to speak, read, write, or understand English. This is known as limited English proficiency (LEP).
Read MoreEvery person has the right to enjoy their home. Protections against discrimination based on disability apply to most public and private housing, including apartments themselves as well as the common use areas within an apartment building or complex.
Read MoreLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people may face discrimination when seeking to rent an apartment, buy a home, or secure financing for a home. In New Hampshire it is illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity when providing housing, whether it’s renting or purchasing a home.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to predatory landlords soliciting sex for reduced rent. Recognize sexual harassment and get help with Fair Housing NHLA!
Read MoreDomesticated animals make great companions. For generations, people have understood the calming feeling a beloved pet can bring. But animals can also serve as more than just a pet. They can do jobs for people with a wide range of disabilities. Not only can dogs serve as a guide for the blind, but they can also assist people with autism and alert people of an impending medical episode.
Read MorePeople who face housing discrimination often don’t know where to turn for help. They may have questions about whether their circumstances qualify as discrimination, or they may just wonder what options they have to remedy their problem.
Read MoreFor people with a disability, finding housing can be tricky. There may be lack of easy access, issues with safe maneuvering in the home, or direct discrimination from landlords against those with both physical and mental disabilities.
Read MoreThe new NHLA Fair Housing Project website has information about what qualifies as housing discrimination and examples of the more common forms of housing discrimination in New Hampshire. It also includes resources and outlines the services available through the NHLA Fair Housing Project.
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