Making Fair Housing Attainable
For over 40 years, the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit strived to make housing a reality for those we serve. Fair housing opens doors and leads to coming welcoming, inclusive, and diverse communities.
Making Fair Housing Attainable
For over 40 years, the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit strived to make housing a reality for those we serve. Fair housing opens doors and leads to coming welcoming, inclusive, and diverse communities.
Making Fair Housing Attainable
For over 40 years, the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit strived to make fair housing a reality for those we serve. Fair housing opens doors and leads to coming welcoming, inclusive, and diverse communities.
What Is Fair Housing?
Fair housing protects people from discrimination when they seek to rent or buy a home, obtain a mortgage or engage in other housing-related activities. Fair housing also refers to the right of a person to exercise their fair housing rights free from retaliation.
Fair housing also compels certain affirmative requirements by property owners and managers. One affirmative requirement is to grant disabled persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications.
All new multi-family dwelling units must be accessible to disabled persons.
An additional requirement is that programs and activities receiving HUD funding be administered in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing.
What Is Fair Housing?
Fair housing protects people from discrimination when they seek to rent or buy a home, obtain a mortgage or engage in other housing-related activities. Fair housing also refers to the right of a person to exercise their fair housing rights free from retaliation.
Fair housing also compels certain affirmative requirements by property owners and managers. One affirmative requirement is to grant disabled persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications.
All new multi-family dwelling units must be accessible to disabled persons.
An additional requirement is that programs and activities receiving HUD funding be administered in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing.
Housing Discrimination Examples
Discrimination is rarely this obvious:
“This property is adult only. We don’t rent to families with children.” More often, people cover up discrimination by saying things like:
“This apartment isn’t big enough for your family.”
“We’ve taken the house off the market.”
“Sweetie, the apartment I told you about on the phone has just been rented.”
“The owner said no grab bars in the bathroom. He said they always cause water leaks.”
“We cannot give you a designated parking space even though you are a wheelchair user. If we give you a designated space, everyone will ask for one.”
“The ad is wrong. The rent is $100 higher.”
“We are not renewing your lease.”
“The owner does not rent to anyone with a felony.”
“I’ve had too many problems renting to people with mental disabilities.”
Housing Discrimination Examples
Discrimination is rarely this obvious:
“This property is adult only. We don’t rent to families with children.” More often, people cover up discrimination by saying things like:
“This apartment isn’t big enough for your family.”
“We’ve taken the house off the market.”
“Sweetie, the apartment I told you about on the phone has just been rented.”
“The owner said no grab bars in the bathroom. He said they always cause water leaks.”
“We cannot give you a designated parking space even though you are a wheelchair user. If we give you a designated space, everyone will ask for one.”
“The ad is wrong. The rent is $100 higher.”
“We are not renewing your lease.”
“The owner does not rent to anyone with a felony.”
“I’ve had too many problems renting to people with mental disabilities.”
File A Complaint
If you suspect that housing discrimination is occurring or has occurred, or if you have housing-related questions, please contact our office.
There are four ways to contact our office:
F – Fax information to our office at 313-963-4817.
A – Another way to make a fair housing complaint is to call our office at 313-579-FAIR. (Most people call in their housing discrimination complaint.)
I – Info@fairhousingdetroit.org is the email address that you may use to let us know about housing discrimination or request other services.
R – Report housing discrimination by using the link below.
Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s Services and Resources
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Education and Outreach
ButtonWe are a full-service organization when it comes to fair housing training.
We also reach out to the general public on current fair housing topics through community outreach activities.
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Complaints
ButtonOnce you submit your complaint, we gather evidence to help determine whether valid discrimination occurred, and our investigation may involve further testing. We assist you in seeking an equitable and just resolution of your complaint.
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Enforcement
ButtonSome meritorious complaints cannot be resolved. We assist you in the decision to file an administrative complaint with HUD or the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. We can also help you retain an independent attorney on a contingency basis to file your case in court.
Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s Services and Resources
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![Happy Father And Son - Detroit, MI - Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit]()
Education and Outreach
ButtonWe are a full-service organization when it comes to fair housing training.
We also reach out to the general public on current fair housing topics through community outreach activities.
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![Complaint Button Yellow - Detroit, MI - Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit]()
Complaints
ButtonOnce you submit your complaint, we gather evidence to help determine whether valid discrimination occurred, and our investigation may involve further testing. We assist you in seeking an equitable and just resolution of your complaint.
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![Court Room - Detroit, MI - Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit]()
Enforcement
ButtonSome meritorious complaints cannot be resolved. We assist you in the decision to file an administrative complaint with HUD or the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. We can also help you retain an independent attorney on a contingency basis to file your case in court.
Latest News
We keep you up to date on fair housing events and topics, including recent changes in fair housing laws, guidance statements, and recent court decisions. Make sure to sign up for our e-newsletter for the most immediate and up-to-date information.
Latest News
We keep you up to date on fair housing events and topics, including recent changes in fair housing laws, guidance statements, and recent court decisions. Make sure to sign up for our e-newsletter for the most immediate and up-to-date information.
We Acknowledge and Appreciate Our Supporters
Our Testimonials
For 40 years, The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit has championed equal opportunity and has safeguarded ethical housing practices.
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I am most grateful for the assistance that I received, and the client is even happier. I am grateful to have such a fine organization in our service area and I am comforted in knowing that if there is ever a need for help, your agency is but a phone call away.
M.C. - Director, Disability Rights Organization
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I saw, firsthand, the power of your office. The vice president of the local real estate “management” company jumped after receiving the correspondence . . .
JR, Ph.D.
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Our Testimonials
For 40 years, The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit has championed equal opportunity and has safeguarded ethical housing practices.
G.P.
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I am most grateful for the assistance that I received, and the client is even happier. I am grateful to have such a fine organization in our service area and I am comforted in knowing that if there is ever a need for help, your agency is but a phone call away.
M.C. - Director, Disability Rights Organization
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I saw, firsthand, the power of your office. The vice president of the local real estate “management” company jumped after receiving the correspondence . . .
JR, Ph.D.
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Find the help that you need and deserve. Contact us today by calling 313-579-FAIR.
Contact Information
Address: 5555 Conner St., Suite 2244 Detroit, MI 48213-3487
Phone: (313) 579-FAIR (3247)
Fax: (313) 963-4817
Email: info@fairhousingdetroit.org
Business Hours
- Mon - Thu
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- Friday
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- Sat - Sun
- Closed
Our Location
Contact Information
Address: 5555 Conner St., Suite 2244 Detroit, MI 48213-3487
Phone: (313) 579-FAIR (3247)
Fax: (313) 963-4817
Email: info@fairhousingdetroit.org
Business Hours
- Mon - Thu
- -
- Friday
- -
- Sat - Sun
- Closed
Our Location
Contact Information
Address: 5555 Conner St., Suite 2244 Detroit, MI 48213-3487
Phone: 313-579-FAIR
Fax: 313-963-4817
Email: info@fairhousingdetroit.org
Business Hours
- Mon - Thu
- -
- Friday
- -
- Sat - Sun
- Closed