Montana Fair Housing Home Page

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Web Name: Montana Fair Housing Home Page

WebSite: http://www.montanafairhousing.org

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501 East Front Street Suite 533 Butte, Montana 59701 (406) 782-2573 / 1-800-929-2611 Montana Relay: 711 - Fax: (406) 782-2781 E-mail: inquiry@montanafairhousing.org Our Menu Select Here to Review Current Directives Related to COVID-19 Impacts Our Mission Montana Fair Housing is a private, full service, non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of housing discrimination, and the advancement of civil rights. Our Brochure Federal and state fair housing laws prohibit discriminatory practices in any industry-related business or transaction that may affect the ability of protected class members to secure housing and/or live in the housing of their choice. These laws address discriminatory practices in the rental, sales, insurance, advertising, and mortgage and lending industries, as well as transactions that include the actions of Home Owner Associations and the enforcement of covenants. There are exemptions provided and under certain circumstances some protected class members may be excluded from particular housing sites. Fair Housing Act as Amended in 1988 Montana Human Rights Act 1866 Civil Rights Act Montana Fair Housing investigates allegations of discrimination in housing, counsels victims of discrimination, and facilitates both the state and federal complaint process. We also assist victims of housing discrimination, under specific circumstances, in securing the representation of counsel when the filing of a complaint in court is deemed the best option. MFH maintains, and will provide on request, a list of housing that should be accessible to persons using a wheelchair for mobility, and that should be available to all applicants on a non-discriminatory basis. Montana Fair Housing can provide dispute resolution services upon request. Information about discrimination in housing: The federal Fair Housing Act as Amended in 1988 and the Montana Human Rights Act prohibit discrimination in housing based on someone's protected class status. The federally protected classes are: Race Color National Origin Religion Familial Status (including children under the age of 18 in the household and pregnancy) Disability In addition to the federal protected classes, the Montana Human Rights Act includes additional protected classes: Both the federal and state fair housing acts prohibit retaliation against anyone who pursues his/her rights under the acts, or assists others in doing so. Local jurisdictions may have non-discrimination ordinances that provide additional protections. What Housing Is Covered? The federal and state nondiscrimination laws cover most transactions related to the selling, purchasing or rental of housing. In some circumstances, the Acts exempt owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units (in Montana no more than two units), single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members. What Is Prohibited? In the Sale and Rental of Housing: No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability, and in the state of Montana, additionally creed, age or marital status: Set different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing. Lending: No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability, and in the state of Montana, additionally creed, age or marital status: Impose different terms or conditions on a loan, such as different interest rates, points, or fees coerce, intimidate or interfere with anyone exercising a fair housing right or assisting others who exercise that right or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability, and in Montana, additionally creed, marital status or age. The prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to single-family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt. Call Montana Fair Housing. You have one year after an alleged violation to file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, but you should contact Montana Fair Housing as soon as possible. A complaint must be filed with the Montana Human Rights Bureau within 180 days of the alleged violation. What to Tell Montana Fair Housing: The name and address of the person your complaint is against (the respondent) A short description of the alleged violation (the event that caused you to believe your rights were violated) Investigate your complaint and potentially identify information to support your allegations. in filing a complaint of housing discrimination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and/or the Montana Human Rights Bureau (HRB). certain circumstances, dispute resolution services prior to the filing of a formal complaint of housing discrimination with HUD and/or the HRB. If, after investigating your complaint, HUD and/or HRB find reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, you will be informed of your right to request your case be heard in an administrative hearing, unless you or the respondent want the case to be heard in court. You may file suit, at your expense, in Federal District Court or State Court within two years of an alleged violation. You may bring your suit even after filing a complaint with HUD and/or HRB, if you have not signed a conciliation agreement and an Administrative Law Judge has not started a hearing. A court may award actual and punitive damages and attorney's fees and costs. As a private, non-profit organization, any donation you make is tax deductible. Donations can be mailed to: 501 East Front Street * Suite 533 * Butte, Montana 59701 Videos Fair Housing is Your Right A Matter of Place MFH on Aging Horizons April 2017 A Summary of State and Federal Non-discrimination Housing Laws Links to additional sites on Fair Housing: (These links will open in a new browser window) Department of Housing and Urban Development Montana Human Rights Bureau National Fair Housing Advocate Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST

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Montana Fair Housing is a nonprofit, private, full service fair housing organization operating out of Butte, Montana.

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