Discrimination in Housing

Discrimination in Housing

How to File a Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission from Federal Trade Commission on Vimeo .

Discrimination

If you have been a victim of discrimination in credit opportunities , you have the right to file a discrimination complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is the nation's consumer protection agency and enforces the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), which prohibits credit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or because you get public aid. The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose mission is to promote consumer protection [Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) ( 15 USC § 45 ) prohibits "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce."] To file a complaint, simply go to ftc.gov/complaint (Your report is shared with more than 3,000 law enforcement officials) type: 


Ms. Lina M. Khan
Chair of the Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Washington, DC 20004
(202) 326-3400
lkhan@ftc.gov

 

If you were a victim of discrimination in the purchase of a HomeSteps Freddie Mac or HomePath Fannie Mae home,

you have the right to file a discrimination complaint with the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency provides oversight, regulation, and oversight of the housing mission of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.  

Federal Housing Finance Agency
400 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20024
1-202-649-3800
Email: FHFAinfo@FHFA.gov 

Additionally, you have the right to file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 800-669-9777 (TTY: 800-927-9275), or visit the complaint page at online and fill out HUD Form 903 complaints online. Go to: https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing/fileacomplaint

If you were a victim of discrimination in the process of purchasing a home, US Department of Agriculture,

know that the priorities of the Honorable Phyllis K. Fong Inspector General as IG, US Department of Agriculture, have been to focus USDA OIG resources in protecting public health and safety related to USDA's mission and operations, and improving the management and financial integrity of the Department's programs.  

Honorable Mrs. Phyllis K. Fong
Inspector General US Department of Agriculture
Room 117FW Jamie Whitten Building
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
phyllis.k.fong@usda.gov
hotline@oig.usda.gov  
 

If you were a victim of discrimination in the process of purchasing a VRM home (a service that the Veteran's Office contracts to sell its properties at auction)

you have the right to file a discrimination complaint with:

Keith Murray, Founder and CEO of VRM
740 Corporate Center Dr. Ste. 200,
Pomona, Ca. 91768
909-623-4001
kmurray@pcvmurco.com

John Bell III Executive Director Loan Guaranty Services
US Department of Veterans affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420
202-632-8862
202 632-8786
john.bell2@va.gov  

In PUERTO RICO
Rafael De Los Santos
Deputy Manager Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the USA
175 Avenida Algarroba Mayaguez Puerto Rico 00682-6331
(787) 641-7582 Ext. 48501




ALSO FILING COMPLAINT

 

Inspector General of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Department of Justice.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, a family with minor children, or a pregnant or disabled person. If you have attempted to purchase or rent a home or apartment and believe your rights have been violated, you may file a housing discrimination complaint to:

Honorable Rae Oliver Davis Inspector General
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 7th Street Southwest, Room 8274
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-0390
1-800-347-3735
cstadelbevans@hudoig.gov
hotline@hudoig.gov
Department of Justice

The Fair Housing Act, 42 USC 3601 et seq. , prohibits discrimination by direct providers of housing, such as landlords and real estate companies, as well as other entities, such as municipalities, banks or other lending institutions, and homeowners' insurance companies whose discriminatory practices make housing unavailable for people because of: race or color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.
When force or the threat of force is used to deny or interfere with fair housing rights, the Department of Justice may initiate criminal proceedings. The Fair Housing Act also provides procedures for handling individual complaints of discrimination. People who believe they have been victims of an illegal housing practice can file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] or file their own lawsuit in federal or state court. The Department of Justice files lawsuits on behalf of individuals based on HUD referrals. Your report is shared with more than 115,000 employees, working in the United States and more than 50 countries around the world.

 

Merrick B. Garland
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
(202) 514-2217
(202) 514-0718
Merrick.B.Garland@usdoj.gov
SupremeCtBriefs@USDOJ. gov

 

 

Popular posts from this blog

Cheap Houses For Sale in United States

Image
Lots of cheap houses in the United States to buy and House listings are FREE! Getting a list IS NOT A MYSTERY and it doesn't cost any money. HUD (Housing and Urban Development), VA (Veteran's Administration), USDA (Department of Agriculture), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac own cheap property and home listings are easy to obtain. Registering on the website or provide personal information to get a list of homes is optional.  Properties from HUD, VA, Agriculture, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac need repairs. The homes are not new, but the price at which they are offered is much less than it would be if they did not need revamped. The homes for sale are properties that an institution owns as a result of foreclosure to a borrower. The purchase price of the properties must be paid in cash and some can be financed thru special rehab programs that allow purchasing and financing the cost of repairs.  Visit and follow the URLs' for HUD, FannieMae, FreddieMac, VRM and USDA real esta...
Read more

$27,200 GEORGIA. 306 Main Street, Sparks GA 31647

Image
$27,200 306 Main Street, Sparks GA 31647 (Cook County) 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1,056 SqFt, .56 acre (110 X 220) Parcel ID: S003 014 Land Value $6,376 Building Value $42,330 Total 2023 Value $48,706 Estimated Taxes $595.61 Foreclosed 8/1/2023 per Book 972 Page 334; Plat Book 7 126 Amount $71,000 Buyer MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT LLC To see Fannie Mae REO A230C1R status go to: https://homepath.fanniemae.com/property-detail/9c4e73dc-3318-405e-94a9-21eb1398fa90 Home CHAPTERS Discrimination in Housing REALTOR?    
Read more

$79,900 REMODELED PENNSYLVANIA. 336 Charles St Turtle Creek, PA 15145

Image
States with Cheap Houses. PENNSYLVANIA $79,900 Freddie Mac, 336 Charles St Turtle Creek, PA 15145 (Allegheny County) 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,013 SqFt, .06 Acres, Full Basement, Central Heating/Cooling Built in 1915 Parcel ID : 0455-L-00239-0000-00 2024 Allegheny County Assessed Value $57,200 Property Tax $1,636 To see the listing go here: https://www.homesteps.com/address/336-Charles-St-Turtle-Creek-PA-15145/44029682_lid The real estate agent making the offer on your behalf does not necessarily have to be the listing agent. If you are working with a real estate agent, the agent will contact the listing agent to begin the purchasing process. If you do not have a real estate agent or Realtor you can search for the local affiliation of a member Realtor by going here to: https://directories.apps.realtor/directories/index.html?type=member Additionally you can, if you do not have a real estate agent, go to: https://www.hudhomestore.gov/brokersearch and select the zip code () where y...
Read more