Fair Housing
Overview
Descripcion General
Fair Housing is the right of every person to have access to adequate housing of that person’s choice. It is unlawful to deny a person of this right because of race, color, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations also extend certain protections regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status.
Practices Protected Under Law
Practicas protejidas bajo la ley
Refusal to sell, rent, or lease because of race, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, age, or national origin. Discriminatory advertising, terms or conditions in providing services in connection with the sale or rental of housing Blockbusting or frightening people into moving out of a neighborhood is also illegal.
How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
Como hacer un reporte acerca de discrimincacion de vivienda
If you feel you have experienced housing discrimination and wish to file a complaint, you may click here to download and fill out a fair housing complaint form. After printing the form, you may:
- Fax the form to 972-329-8340
- Email the form here
- Deliver the form in person between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to the Housing and Community Services Building located at:
1616 N. Galloway
Mesquite, TX 75149 - Mail the form to the City of Mesquite at:
City of Mesquite
Fair Housing Office / CDBG
P. O. Box 850137
Mesquite, TX 75185-0137
The city’s fair housing policy can be found in Ordinance 2657. You can read more about the Texas Fair Housing Act.
You can also get more information on the U.S. Fair Housing Act online at the link provided.
The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division (TWCCRD) enforces the state’s fair housing laws. For more information on fair housing, you can visit the TWCCRD website.