Fair Housing and Legal
Fair Housing and Your Rights
Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act of 1968, it is illegal to discriminate in housing against anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.
Types of Discrimination
Fair Housing Ombudsman
The statewide Fair Housing ombudsman is a resource for renters and landlords to utilize to understand their rights and responsibilities. The ombudsman will informally answer questions and act as a mediator to help find an answer that both parties can accept.
Related Resources
- Call HUD: Because Sexual Harassment in Housing is Illegal Campaign
- Fair Housing: What You Need to Know Booklet
- Fair Housing: What Everyone Should Know Presentation
- Assistance Animal Request Form
- Verification of Reasonable Accommodations Form
- HUD Office of Fair Housing an Equal Opportunity
- Fair Housing Laws
- Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act
- www.fairhousing.com
- South Dakota Office of the Attorney General
- Section 504 Accessibility
If you have a question regarding Fair Housing or feel that you have been discriminated against, contact the statewide Fair Housing ombudsman:
E-mail Paul Flogstad
Phone: (877) 832-0161