A recent report on the impediments people face when obtaining housing provides some data about this issue and how often reports of discrimination occur.
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Under the federal Fair Housing Act and the state Law Against Discrimination, discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race or national origin is illegal. Despite the existence of the laws, housing discrimination has not gone away.
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Income inequality is the unequal distribution of wealth across a society, with the majority of income generated concentrated within a small percentage of wealthy people.
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Since the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, it has been illegal to discriminate against someone who is applying to rent or buy a home based on their religion. This kind of discrimination can take on many forms, such as refusing to rent or sell or offering different terms or conditions to people based on their religion.
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that the owners of an age restricted manufactured housing park in Rochester will pay $15,000 under a consent order resolving allegations of disability discrimination in housing.
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Under the Fair Housing Act, discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on disability is illegal. Housing providers also must make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, and procedures to allow a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the home.
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Has a prospective landlord said that you would probably be more comfortable in a particular building with others like you? Steering in housing is illegal!
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Survivors of domestic violence can face a number of hurdles when it comes to accessing safe and stable housing, from problems securing housing to issues that may arise while a tenant.
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Were you only offered a ground floor apartment because you have kids? You have rights under the Fair Housing Act that prevents this type of discrimination.
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Sexual harassment in housing is illegal under the Fair Housing Act and organizations like the Fair Housing Project at New Hampshire Legal Assistance are available to answer questions and assist victims.
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Safe and stable housing is essential for families with children, yet some families face obstacles when renting. A landlord may try to impose specific rules just for families with children or reserve certain apartments for adults only.
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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).
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Every 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.
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Lesbian, 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.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to predatory landlords soliciting sex for reduced rent. Recognize sexual harassment and get help with Fair Housing NHLA!
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Domesticated 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.
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People 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.
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For 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.
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The 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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