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Housing Discrimination - District of Columbia, Fair Housing, US Department of Justice

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The Fair Housing Act also provides procedures for handling individual complaints of discrimination. Individuals who believe that they have been victims of an illegal housing practice, may 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 brings suits on behalf of individuals based on referrals from HUD.

Providing organization

US Department of Justice

Provides a Federal agency to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law.