Investigates and rules on charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and institutions of higher education on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and familial status (persons with children).

Provides legal assistance in the following housing areas: wrongful evictions and landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosures, public housing and Section 8 disputes, housing discrimination, utility shut-offs, and other housing-related issues.

Neighborhood Support and Recognition, Reserve A Roll-Off - commercial dumpsters for neighborhood use, Neighborhood Signs, and Training- a resource library and training opportunities offered to neighborhood groups throughout the year. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator. Also, celebrates diverse heritage with a yearly CultureFest event, September 27, 2014 and a Global Education Series. To volunteer or for CultureFest or Global Education Series information call (937) 324-7696. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator.

Provides a list of available rental units, assistance in helping those with specific housing needs, such as multiple bedrooms and specific locations, locate available housing, mediate between landlords and tenants, and assist with housing discrimination cases. Also provides reviews of leases and their conditions prior to the signing of the lease. Agency provides housing counselors certified by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Provides assistance for people who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to purchase, lease or rent the home or apartment of their choice due to their age, gender, family composition (including families with children under the age of 18 and pregnant women), race or color, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Investigates and rules on charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and institutions of higher education on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and familial status (persons with children).

Provides information about landlord, tenant, and fair housing issues occurring in the City of Parma. Answers questions dealing with landlord/tenant law and offers information regarding the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants. Does not give legal advice. Handles reports of possible violations of fair housing laws such as housing discrimination.

Administers and enforces major legislation that ensures equal access to housing. Includes investigation of incidents of discrimination. Provides applications to those who suspect an incident of discrimination has occurred.

Provides counseling on fair housing rights, investigates fair housing complaints and provides information on landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities. Also provides workshops on fair housing and landlord/tenant issues.

Processes complaints and advises how to handle problems regarding housing discrimination. Offers information and help on the nine protected classes in the state of Ohio including race, ancestry, military status, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. Provides advocacy for tenants with disabilities in cases where the landlord is required by law to address accessibility issues (such as the installation of grab bars, ramps, and in cases where an assistance/therapy animal is needed). Contacts the landlord to inform them of their responsibilities (if needed).

Provides assistance to individuals who feel they have been the victim of housing discrimination due to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ethnic group, marital status, Vietnam Era or disabled veteran status, family status, or ancestry. Handles housing discrimination issues dealing with renting, home purchase, mortgage, insurance, or advertising. There are no attorneys on staff and no legal decisions or legal counsel can be provided.

Oversees issues of housing discrimination. This includes landlord and tenant rights and responsibiliites and required repair and maintenance to rental properties.

Reviews complaints regarding housing discrimination, and directs them to appropriate offices for action. Assists tenants who have complaints to obtain the assistance they need in their particular situation. This may involve advice on actions to take, referral to an attorney, funding an investigation, triggering an audit, etc.

Investigates housing discrimination complaints throughout the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been encountered discrimination in housing (both in the public and private sector, whether rental units or purchased housing). If necessary the agency can do discrimination testing to confirm discrimination allegations. Can also make referrals to outside agencies for legal and other related services. Also conducts educational workshops for landlords, rental agents, real estate agents, and others as to what constitutes discrimination in housing. And how they can best comply with the law.

The Commission staff may assist you with questions regarding subdividing land. We may also assist you with questions about zoning and floodplain issues in Ottawa County. Fair housing answers complaints or questions

Provides advice and representation for those being evicted, foreclosed upon, locked out, having difficulty obtaining repairs from a landlord, or who have had utilities terminated. Advice and representation may also be available to those who wish to enforce special rules of subsidized housing, or those seeking assistance with land contract problems and housing discrimination matters. NOTE: Information on the Fall 2020 National Eviction Moratorium is available on the agency's website.

Administers and enforces federal laws and establishes policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.

Provides assistance for people who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to purchase, lease or rent the home or apartment of their choice due to their age, gender, family composition, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, mililtary status or marital status.

Administers and enforces major legislation that ensures equal access to housing. Includes investigation of incidents of discrimination. Provides applications to those who suspect an incident of discrimination has occurred.

Enforces state laws about discrimination. Accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, credit and higher education on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, ancestry or familial status. Offers mediation services for discimination cases.

Provides education on fair housing included attending meetings to present the fair housing laws, publishing news articles concerning fair housing, and distributing fair housing brochures. Also responds directly to inquiries from individuals about possible fair housing violations.

Works to enable all citizens, and prospective citizens of the City of North Ridgeville, to acquire and maintain equal housing accommodations.

Accepts and investigates reports of housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, and familial status.

The Fair Housing Amendments Act specifically prohibits discrimination in any area of housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap/disability or familial status. We provide informational brochures for Tenant-Landlord Laws and contract with Ohio Regional Development Corporation to implement Fair Housing Services at 120 ½ South Fourth Street, Coshocton.

Provides education on fair housing included attending meetings to present the fair housing laws, publishing news articles concerning fair housing, and distributing fair housing brochures. Also responds directly to inquiries from individuals about possible fair housing violations.