• A refusal to sell, rent, or show available housing
• Requiring different terms and conditions for identical dwellings, i.e. charging higher rent, security deposit for different tenants
• Being told that the dwelling isn’t right for you or your family
• Being told that housing isn’t available in an apartment with a “For Rent” sign
• Housing advertisements that say “no kids” or “adults only”
• A refusal to make a reasonable accommodation or allow a modification to make the dwelling accessible for a person with a disability
• Harassment or intimidation
• Offering non‐standard and unfavorable terms in the purchase of a home or property insurance
• Terms of availability that change between a phone contact and an in‐person visit
• Being steered to racially segregated neighborhoods during your home search
• Excessive or inappropriate questioning upon requesting information about a dwelling

You can file an administrative complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or a substantially equivalent state or local agency.  You may also file a lawsuit in court.  Where you should file will depend on several things, including the type of discrimination and when the alleged discrimination occurred. Contact a local fair housing agency for guidance and assistance filing a complaint.

You can contact the HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity about filing a complaint at (800) 669-9777.  For the hearing impaired, call TTY (800) 927-9275.  You can also visit HUD online by clicking here.

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