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Housing
Discrimination Takes Many Forms.
Examples:
| An
African American woman and her husband, who is white, look at a house
for rent. The landlord states that he doesn't agree with interracial
marriages. |
| A
white couple inquires about a house for sale in an integrated neighborhood.
The real estate agent steers them toward homes in predominantly white
neighborhoods. |
| A
young woman calls to inquire about an apartment for herself and her
young child. When she asks the leasing consultant if they accept Section
8, the agent say, "Oh no, I'm sorry. We don't take Section 8
or pets!" |
| A
family of four applies for a two-bedroom apartment. Their application
is denied because the apartment complex only allows three people per
two-bedroom apartment. |
| A
couple with a two-year old wants to rent a second floor apartment
with a balcony. The leasing agent tells them that would be impossible
because their policy requires children under the age of seven to reside
on the first floor. |
| An
individual with a handicap submits an application for an apartment
nearly suitable to his needs, but is denied housing because of the
reasonable modification or accommodations required. |
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Hall Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Tel: (616) 451-2980, Toll Free: 1-866-389-FAIR
Fax: (616) 451-2657 email: contact-us@fhcwm.org
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