San Antonio Fair Housing Act Lawyers
The Fair Housing Act, also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibits any type of discrimination regarding the sale, rental, or financing of a dwelling based on one’s skin color, sex, race, country of national origin, disability, familial status, or religion. No one should suffer discrimination from a homebuilder, landlord, or realtor. Any violation of this act should be addressed immediately and aggressively.
If you or someone you love has experienced discrimination regarding purchasing, renting, or seeking loans for a dwelling, then you deserve to take legal action. The San Antonio Fair Housing Act attorneys of Melton & Kumler LLP can help you pursue your case in court. Please call our offices today at 800-681-6932 today at to speak with one of our lawyers about your situation.
History of the Fair Housing Act
Fair housing policies and ideals emerged strongly in the United States during the 1960s as a focus of the civil rights movement on eradicating discrimination from the realty realm. The push for open housing had been present in America prior to this era, but supporters didn’t see any firm gains in the movement until after World War II. Small steps were made toward the enforcement of anti-discrimination in the housing market, but it wasn’t until the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was passed that a national leap in that direction was made.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took on an expanded role after the Fair Housing Act was passed. HUD holds the job of enforcing housing-related anti-discrimination laws, and after amendments were made in 1988, HUD’s responsibilities were expanded.
What is Illegal Under the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act made certain actions illegal throughout the United States. The following actions, based on race, religion, disability/handicap, color, country of national origin, sex, or familial status are prohibited by this piece of legislation:
- Refusal to rent, sell, or negotiate housing
- Changing the terms of sale or rental
- Providing different housing facilities
- Giving false information regarding housing availability
- Blockbusting
- Denial of membership to facilities or services related to housing
- Refusal to make or provide information about a loan
- Refusal to purchase a loan
- Changing the terms of a loan
- Discriminating regarding property appraisal
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If you or someone close to you has suffered discrimination that violates the Fair Housing Act, you should take legal action in defense of your civil rights. The San Antonio Fair Housing Act lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP are dedicated to helping people in your situation seek the justice you deserve. Please call our offices today at 800-681-6932 to learn more about how we can assist you.