Under the Fair Housing Act, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) can take legal action against a defendant accused of engaging in a “pattern or practice” of discrimination or discrimination against a group of people in a manner that raises an issue of “general public importance.” The courts have held that it is for the Attorney General of the United States to decide what constitutes a matter of “general public importance.” If the person filing the discrimination complaint chooses a case in federal court, they will be represented by Justice Department lawyers and the case will be heard by a judge or jury. If the plaintiff wins, he could receive both damages and punitive damages. Moreover, if the individual`s complaint were part of a broader “model and practice” of discrimination, the DOJ could lay broader charges to provide redress and impose civil penalties – a fine paid to the government. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in housing. In recent years, the Ministry has focused on combating sexual harassment in housing. Women, especially the poor, who have few housing options, often have little choice but to tolerate the humiliation and humiliation of sexual harassment or risk having themselves and their families evicted from their homes. The ministry`s enforcement program targets landlords who create an unsustainable living environment by demanding sexual favours from tenants or creating a sexually hostile environment for them. In this way, we try to get relief for tenants who have been treated unfairly by a landlord because of their gender, as well as deter other potential perpetrators by making it clear that they cannot continue their behavior without consequences. In addition, price discrimination on mortgages can also have a negative impact on women, especially minority women.
This type of discrimination is illegal under the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Individuals can also file discrimination complaints with the HUD or file a lawsuit in federal or state courts. The DOJ sues on behalf of individuals based on HUD recommendations. § 815 [42 U.S.C. 3614a] Rules for the implementation of title The Secretary may make rules (including rules for the collection, retention and analysis of appropriate data) to carry out this title. The secretary shall give public notice and an opportunity to comment on all the rules made under this section.§ 816. [42 U.S.C. 3615] Effects on State Laws Nothing in this Subchapter shall be construed as invalidating or limiting any law of a State or political subdivision of a State or other jurisdiction in which this Subchapter is in force that grants, guarantees or protects the same rights granted by this Subchapter; But any law of a State, political subdivision or other such jurisdiction purporting to require or permit an act that would constitute a discriminatory housing practice under this subchapter is invalid in that regard. [42 U.S.C. 3616] Cooperation with state and local agencies that administer fair housing laws; use of services and personnel; Repayment; written agreements; Publication in the Federal Register The Secretary may cooperate with state and local agencies responsible for administering state and local equitable housing laws and, with the consent of such agencies, use the services of such agencies and their employees and, without prejudice to other legal requirements, provide such agencies and their employees with the services provided to it in connection with the implementation of this subchapter.
repayment. To pursue these cooperative efforts, the Secretary may enter into written agreements with such governmental or local agencies. All agreements and their terminations will be filed in the Federal Register.Sec. 818. [42 U.S.C. 3617] interference, coercion or intimidation; It is unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of or by reason of the exercise or enjoyment of the exercise or enjoyment of or by reason of the exercise or enjoyment of another person, or by reason of the aiding or abetting of another person in the exercise or enjoyment of a right granted or protected by section 803. 804, 805 or 806 of this title.§ 819. [42 U.S.C. 3618] Authorization of funds The funds are authorized to provide the amounts necessary to achieve the objectives of this subchapter.§ 820.
[42 U.S.C. 3619] Severability of provisions If any provision of this Subchapter or its application to a person or circumstance is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions of the Subchapter and the application of the provision to other persons who are not in a similar situation or to other circumstances shall not be affected. (».