Oklahoma

Fair Housing

Know the Law

• Basic Facts About the Fair Housing Act

  The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four 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. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Disaster Assistance from HUD

  HUD will provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to tornadoes and severe storms. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Fair Housing Rights for Active Duty Servicemembers & Their Families

  The Fair Housing Act (FHA) applies when you or your family are buying or renting a place to live. This includes Rental/ Sales/ Lending/ Insurance (All Areas Connected with Residential Housing) and Subsidized and Private Housing. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects active duty servicemembers, their spouses, their dependents and other co-borrowers for debts incurred prior to the servicemember’s entry into active duty. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Homeownership: Oklahoma

  Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home. Getting Started, Buying a Home, Owning and Maintaining Your Home and Other Oklahoma Resources on this web site. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devleopment

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  Spanish / Español

• Housing Discrimination and the Rights of Persons with HIV & AIDS

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  Legal Aid of North Carolina Fair Housing Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Housing Options for People Living with HIV in the US

  Having a safe and affordable place to live is important to everyone's quality of life. When you are living with HIV (HIV+), it is also an important part of taking care of your overall health. Having stable housing, clean water, bathrooms, refrigeration, and food makes it much easier to take your HIV drugs and stay healthy. - See more at: http://www.thewellproject.org/hiv-information/housing-options-people-living-hiv-us#sthash.14OWXmut.dpuf Content Detail

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  thewellproject

• How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD

  Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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  Spanish / Español

• Human Rights - FAQ

  Brief frequently asked questions sheet on Human Rights and discrimination Content Detail

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  City of Tulsa

• Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

  Link to the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the Residential Landlord and Tenant issues. Read More

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  Oklahoma State Courts Network

• SCRA (Servicemembers Civil Relief Act) FAQ's

  Frequently asked questions on rights and benefits available under the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This information is for personnel in the Active Duty and Reserves or National Guard who are activated to serve on active duty. Content Detail

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  Military.com

• Service of Process (Get In the Circle)

  A brief video to explain service of process for a court case. Read More

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  National Center for State Courts

• The Fair Housing Act

  Read the Fair Housing Act, 42 USC 3601, Sec 801 Content Detail

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  US Department of Justice