Fair Housing Law
Rights and Responsibilities Under the Fair Housing Act
Home Owner Associations (HOA) across the country have a legal duty to abide by all mandates of the Fair Housing Act. These federal laws help ensure that all people are given equal rights and strictly prohibit any form of housing discrimination.
For HOAs, this means that people cannot deny or approve new residents into the property for discriminatory reasons:
- Race
- Religion
- Sex
- Disability
- National origin
- Family/marital status
Fair housing law also mandates that HOAs make all reasonable accommodations that are necessary for the safety of disabled residents. This includes the disabled person’s dwelling and also any of the common or public areas located on the complex.
Not following the requirements of the Fair Housing Act is unlawful and makes an HOA or property management company vulnerable to lawsuits. FHC&W’s fair housing attorneys act as legal counsel to help their clients make sure they are fully compliant with every provision.
Fair Housing Defense
Our fair housing attorneys also act as defense counsel in the event of a fair housing discrimination lawsuit. We work with co-op boards, HOAs, and property management companies who have been accused of violating some portion of fair housing laws.
We build a strong fair housing defense by quickly investigating the allegations and uncovering the evidence that proves our clients did, indeed, maintain all legal responsibilities. This is not always an easy task, and matters of discrimination are taken very seriously in federal court. A client facing these problems is best served by a proactive and diplomatic response to the situation.
Contact FHC&W for help managing a fair housing dispute before the problem worsens or otherwise grows out of control. Rely on us to provide necessary damage control and create the momentum to move forward with a solid legal plan.
Call 1-866-967-9279 or fill out our web form for fair housing attorneys.
