Housing

Free Legal Help For Renters and Home Buyers

clewis — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:02:25 -0500

It's illegal for landlords, realtors, bankers and others to discriminate against you because of your race, religion, sex, family status, or handicap. Landlords also have rules to follow in dealing with you as a tenant. To learn more about your rights in dealing with landlords and people in the housing industry, contact any of the following:

Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Room 5204
451 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20410

800-669-9777

National Fair Housing Advocate Online

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:26:59 -0500

The National Fair Housing Advocate Online is a resource designed to serve both the fair housing advocacy community and the general public with timely news and information regarding the issues of housing discrimination.

Indoor Air Quality

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:25:17 -0500

This publication discusses asthma triggers sometimes found in the home and possible solutions. It is intended to help manage and reduce possible indoor triggers. Medical professionals should be consulted first and their recommendations followed.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

clewis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:41:10 -0500

The Director's Office is your first point of contact at Housing and Urban Development. If you have general questions about HUD or its programs, please call or email us.

HUD Region VII
Omaha Field Office
10909 Mill Valley Road
Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 492-3100
Fax: (402) 492-3150
TTD: (402) 492-3183

Housing

clewis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:37:50 -0500

It may be confusing for grandparents raising children to understand what options are available to them. Helping grandparents sort through housing options that are available and which options will bet fit their needs and their grandchild/ grandchildren's needs is very important.