Under the Fair Housing Act, the Department of Justice may
bring lawsuits where there is reason to believe that
a person or entity is engaged in a "pattern or
practice" of discrimination or where a denial
of rights to a group of persons raises an issue of
general public importance.
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The Fair Housing Act [42 U.S.C.
3604] & South Bend Ordinance 8410-93
The Fair Housing Act & the South Bend Ordinance
prohibits discrimination in housing because of:
What Housing Is Covered?
The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some
circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings
with no more than four units, single-family housing
sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing
operated by organizations and private clubs that limit
occupancy to members.
What Is Prohibited?
In the Sale and Rental of Housing: No one may take
any of the following actions based on race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or
handicap:
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Refuse to rent or sell housing
to members of certain groups
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Refuse to negotiate for housing
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Making housing unavailable
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Deny a dwelling
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Set different terms, conditions,
or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling,
(such as adopting inconsistent rental payments policy
of responding to late rent payments)
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Provide different housing services
or facilities
Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection,
sale, or rental
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For profit, persuade owners
to sell or rent (blockbusting) or
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Deny anyone access or membership
to a facility or service
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Refusing to reasonably accommodate
the needs of disabled tenants; such as allowing
a guide dog, hearing dog, or other service animal
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