You can file a complaint and pursue a discrimination claim at the Commission on Human Relations if you believe you have been personally harmed. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act.Unlawful discrimination in housing also includes discrimination based on a person's familial status. Discrimination: Treating an individual less favorably because of their actual or perceived membership in one or more of the Protected Categories. If your complaint involves a possible violation of the Fair Housing Act, the specialist will assist you in filing an official housing discrimination complaint. The ADA provides an important tool to fight discrimination: filing a complaint with an appropriate federal agency. This page outlines the steps to do so. Familial status; which means families with children, and disability. The disability category includes both mental and physical disabilities. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination because of "color" as a basis separately listed in the statute.