Lgbtq+ Housing Rights In Akron | Fair Housing Contact Service

Provides equal opportunities in housing by working to eliminate discriminatory housing practices towards the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community and is designed to ensure greater compliance to local fair housing laws in the City of Akron. Investigates discrimination complaints and advises individuals on how to handle problems with housing discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender identity.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

441 Wolf Ledges Parkway, Suite 200, Akron, OH 44311

Hours

By appointment only.

Fax

(330) 376-8391

Application process

Call the office for more information or to make a complaint.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

Serves residents of the City of Akron. Transactions fair housing laws cover include houses, apartments, mobile homes, beach rentals, time shares, vacant lots for residential use, nursing homes, student housing, loan and other credit applications, zoning application and permits, burial plots, housing-related services and almost anything related to housing.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Fair Housing Contact Service

Provides programs that aid in the alleviation of housing related issues such as denial of equal housing opportunities, non-compliance of housing providers or consumers with the Ohio Tenant/Landlord law, unethical lending practices, and lack of awareness of the general public as to their rights and obligations. Offers programs that address a discrimination complaint service, tenant/landlord services, housing counseling, and education/outreach.