FAIR HOUSING LABOR COMMISSION Utah Antidiscrimination Division UALD

FAIR HOUSING LABOR COMMISSION Utah Antidiscrimination Division (UALD)

MISSION STATEMENT To protect and assure that all residents of the State of Utah have equal opportunity to access housing, by investigating and enforcing complaints of housing discrimination and by educating the public.

APPLICABLE LAW n The Utah Fair Housing Act, as amended, U. C. A. 57 -21 -1, et. seq. n The Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended. 42 U. S. C. 3601, et seq.

PROTECTED CLASSES Race n Familial Status (families with children under the age of 18) n Source of Income (Utah) Color Religion Sex National Origin Disability

Prohibited Conduct In the following areas: Financing Selling Renting a residential dwelling If race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, familial status, or source of income are used as a factor.

Prohibited Conduct Refusing to Rent or Sell Housing Making Housing Unavailable Setting different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling (For example, different deposit rates, restricting access to facilities, etc).

Prohibited Conduct Falsely denying housing is available. Blockbusting (For profit, persuading owners to sell or rent). Denying anyone access or membership in a facility or services.

Prohibited Conduct Advertising in a discriminatory manner Making any type of verbal or written statement that indicates a discriminatory limitation or preference Refusing to make a mortgage loan Refusing to provide information regarding loans

Prohibited Conduct Imposing different terms and conditions for purchasing a loan Discriminating in appraising real property Refusing to purchase a loan

Prohibited Conduct RETALIATION It is illegal to threaten, coerce, intimidate, or interfere with anyone or anyone assisting others in exercising their rights under the fair housing laws.

Housing Covered Most type of housing is covered including housing that is privately owned. Exceptions: Owner occupied - no more than four units Single Family house sold or rented without a broker Housing operated by organizations & private clubs that limits occupancy to members.

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STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS Administrative Agency Action – 180 Days (State Law) – 1 year (Federal Law) Civil Action – 2 years

What Happens at UALD Process: Intake – Mediation – Investigations Cause: – Conciliation – Enforcement üJudicial Election üAdministrative Process

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES Good Business Practices Standardized Policies & Procedures Business-Related Criteria for Selection Good Customer Service

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES Communication Skills üPoor management practices & inconsistent practices. Designate a Fair Housing Specialist Demonstrate your commitment to FH

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES – Training ü Quality of Training ü Conducted Regularly – Fair Housing & Internal Policies – Documentation