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Library: English | Resources for consumers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Consumer Action created this guide to inform consumers about public and private resources as they became available to help deal with the economic fallout of the pandemic.
Category: Banking COVID-19 Pandemic Fraud/Scams Insurance Medical/Healthcare Mortgages Student Loans Taxes Telecom Tenant Rights on Jul 04, 2020
Library: English | Fair housing rights for those affected by the pandemic: Coping with COVID-19
The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take if you do experience discrimination. Category: Consumer Rights COVID-19 Pandemic Discrimination Housing Discrimination Tenant Rights on Jun 02, 2020
Library: English | Know the Signs of Housing Discrimination
The denial of housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status or disability is housing discrimination, and it’s illegal. You can recognize if you are a victim of housing discrimination—and protect your rights—if you know what actions by landlords, sellers, lenders and others are against the law.
Category: Discrimination Housing Buying a Home Discrimination Mortgages Tenant Rights on Jan 12, 2012
Library: English | Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint
Fair housing laws protect renters and buyers from discrimination. If you believe you were a victim of housing discrimination, you have the right to file a housing discrimination complaint with HUD. Understanding the complaint and resolution process will help you weigh your options and take action.
Category: Discrimination Housing Discrimination Home Financing Housing Insurance Mortgages Tenant Rights on Jan 12, 2012
Library: English | Recognizing & Fighting Housing Discrimination - PowerPoint Slides
This 23-slide presentation, available for download in the “Download File” section of this page, is designed to be used in conjunction with the “Recognizing & Fighting Housing Discrimination Lesson Plan and Class Activities.”
Category: Housing Buying a Home Discrimination Mortgages Tenant Rights on Jan 12, 2012
Library: English | Recognizing & Fighting Housing Discrimination - Lesson Plan and Class Activities
This 24-page packet, available only as a PDF download, contains a detailed curriculum for teaching consumers what their fair housing rights are and how to file a housing discrimination complaint. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the “Recognizing & Fighting Housing Discrimination PowerPoint Slides.”
Category: Housing Buying a Home Discrimination Mortgages Tenant Rights on Jan 12, 2012
Library: English | What to know if you rent: - A guide to landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities
This publication provides a general overview of what tenants need to know when renting or leasing an apartment or a home.
Category: Housing Tenant Rights on Oct 23, 2009
