The Fair Housing PartnershipThe Fair Housing Partnership Of Greater Pittsburgh (FHP) is a private nonprofit organization established in 1984 to create, promote and support equal housing choice and opportunity in our community.
Since 1975, the Fair Housing Partnership has been actively involved in promoting fair housing through the work of a committed and highly skilled staff and volunteer Board of Directors who represent diverse communities in the Pittsburgh area.
Fair Housing Partnership has developed two important roles: - as an equal opportunity housing counseling agency
- and a fair housing advocate and enforcer of fair housing laws.
Know Your Fair Housing Rights! How we can help Housing is one of our most basic human rights. Every American has a right to fair housing. The right to live where you choose, to raise a family, to own a home - in dignity and without fear of discrimination. Is a fundamental right guaranteed to all. Unfortunately, it is a right that is sometimes denied because of: race,color, religion, national origin, gender, family composition, age, ancestry, place of birth, sexual orientation, disability. - What should you do if you think that you've been discriminated against?
- What are your rights?
- Who can help you?
Fair housing laws provide a critical way to determine and counteract housing discrimination. There are many laws that provide relief for victims of housing discrimination. Rights and remedies can be found in federal laws, as well as laws in the state where you live. The Federal Fair Housing Act Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, with the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, is called the Fair Housing Act. The Law states that discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability is illegal in the sale or rental of most housing. What if your rights have been violated? Rights and remedies can be found in federal laws, as well as laws in the state where you live. There are several remedies available.
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