File Discrimination Complaint With Hud In Travis
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It is important to note, that just because disability is the most common basis for filed fair housing complaints, it does not necessarily mean that it is the one that occurs most often.
Submit online at .hud/fairhousing/fileacomplaint or send your claim form to the FHEO regional office that serves the state or territory where the discrimination happened. We'll review your information and contact you a soon as possible.
Agencies are required to complete investigations within the earlier of 180 days after the filing of the last complaint or 360 days after the filing of the original complaint.
As part of the investigation, HUD will interview the complainant, the respondent, and pertinent witnesses. The investigator will collect relevant documents or conduct onsite visits, as appropriate. 2. HUD has the authority to take depositions, issue subpoenas and interrogatories, and compel testimony or documents.
In general, OI focuses its investigations on possible violations of federal, state, and local laws or regulations in the administration of HUD programs and activities or misconduct on the part of HUD employees or the recipients of HUD funds.
The most common type of fair housing discrimination against people with disabilities is the refusal to allow reasonable modifications to their residences. Despite the protections of the Fair Housing Act, discrimination persists in more subtle forms, making it difficult to remedy.
Once again, discrimination based on disability accounted for the majority (52.61 percent) of complaints filed with FHOs, HUD, and FHAP agencies.
