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Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18), or disability.

If you believe that your rights have been violated while you have been trying to buy or rent a home/apartment, you can file a fair housing complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

We suggest that you visit their web site for additional (and useful) information, including what to do when you need help quickly. You can file a complaint on-line with HUD or call them at 1-800-669-9777.

If you are disabled, HUD also provides a TTY for the hearing impaired
(1-800-927-9275), interpreters, Braille, and help completing the forms.

Or read and complete HUD's "Are You A Victim of Housing Discrimination" form. Instructions on where to mail the form are included. (Get PDF Reader )

Additionally, it is illegal under Montgomery County law to discriminate in real estate transactions on the basis of marital status, sexual orientation, or source of income (such as a housing subsidy). Contact the County Office of Human Rights at (240) 777-8450 for more information.

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