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Fair Housing of the Dakotas What is Fair Housing? Fair Housing is a right - not just a privilege. Fair Housing is the law - not just an idea. Fair Housing is no longer only an issue of color or race; it also includes issues such as familial status, receipt of public assistance, disability and other forms of arbitrary discrimination. A number of publications, including alternative languages and formats, are available free-of-charge by contacting the Fair Housing of the Dakotas and requesting a Publications Listing or accessing the form at: FHD Publications Form.pdf Several publications are also available at the bottom of this page. Alternative formats of the information available on this site is available upon request. To learn more about the Fair Housing of the Dakotas, please view our brochure: FHD Brochure.pdf Fair Housing Law Housing Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing, based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, presence of children (familial status), and disability; North Dakota state protections of age (40 and over) or status with respect to marriage and public assistance; and South Dakota state protections of ancestry and creed; is illegal. It is also illegal to treat an existing tenant any differently than any other tenants on the basis of the above protected classes. For information on North Dakota state human rights and housing discrimination laws, go to http://www.state.nd.us/labor/laws/ To access the South Dakota Human Relations Act, go to http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/Index.cfm?FuseAction=DisplayStatute&FindType=Statute&txtStatute=20-13 The text of the Fair Housing Act can be accessed through the Legal Information Institute's web site or by going to: http://www.fairhousing.com/index.cfm?method=page.display&pageid=605 What are the signs?
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| Counseling Fair Housing Specialists at the Fair Housing of the Dakotas (FHD) are available to counsel both home seekers and housing providers on their rights and responsibilities under federal and state fair housing/civil rights laws. Individuals pursuing their legal rights are provided assistance if appropriate. To learn more about the Fair Housing of the Dakotas, please access our brochure: FHD Brochure.pdf Education and Enforcement The FHD provides education and outreach services to industry representatives and consumers of the industry. These activities include the facilitation of workshops and trainings, production/distribution of our quarterly newsletter, and networking with agencies and organizations across the state and nation. The FHD also investigates allegations of discrimination in housing. When you call the FHD with a complaint of discrimination, we will interview you to gather the necessary information for our investigation. Be prepared to provide the address of the housing, the name of any persons involved, the names of any witnesses and the date of the incident. The FHD will assist you in determining the best course of action. Possible Remedies Victims of discrimination may be compensated in several ways. They may be able to get the housing they wanted or similar housing may be made available. In some cases, a cash payment can be made to reimburse for expenses caused by having to find other housing and for damages such as pain and distress. If you win a federal civil court lawsuit, the law may also allow you to receive punitive damages. Those found guilty of discrimination may be assigned penalties and given direction on how to change their way of doing business. Volunteers The FHD needs a diverse group of dependable conscientious people 18 years and older to assist in gathering information about housing practices. Volunteers are provided training and a small stipend for their time and expenses depending on the task completed. Contact the FHD for additional information. For more information, visit our volunteer page at: Volunteer Information PUBLICATIONS/Resources that Are Available On-Line Please note that for most of the files available for download on this site, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have an Adobe Acrobat Reader with search and accessibility, click here to download it: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/alternate.html Alternative formats of the information available on this site is available upon request. General Information on Fair Housing
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A number of other publications, including alternative languages and formats, are available free-of-charge by contacting the Fair Housing of the Dakotas and requesting a Publications Listing or accessing the form at: FHD Publications Form.pdf In addition, an online fair housing fair housing bibliography can be accessed at: http://www.antibiaslaw.com/biblio/biblio.html We also encourage you to support Energy Star products as promoted within the US Department of Housing & Urban Development's Housing Policy Priorities. Back To:
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