The Human and Civil Rights Commission and Division of Human and Civil Rights is pleased to share that Governor John C. Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany A. Hall-Long issued a Proclamation from the Office of the Governor in Observance o…
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Marcia L. Fudge, SecretaryOffice of Public Affairs, Washington, DC 20410HUD No. 21-050 FOR RELEASEHUD Public Affairs Thursday202-708-0685 April 1, 2021HUD.gov/Press HUD FH Month 2021 Openin…
COVID-19 job losses and expiring eviction protections have left many people unable to pay rent or find affordable housing. More people are now reporting they are victims of unlawful sexual harassment by a landlord or other housing provider.…
Written by James FisherThe News JournalNovember 28, 2012 Sussex County will pay a developer $750,000 under the terms of a consent decree aimed at resolving a lawsuit that accuses the county of racially discriminating against a group trying
We promote and enforce laws against discrimination and foster amicable relationships among the diverse populations of Delaware. The Division of Human and Civil Rights and the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission administer Delaware’s
If you believe you have been denied, refused or withheld the services, facilities, privileges or advantages of a place of public accommodations because of your race, age, marital status, creed, religion, color, sex, disability, sexual orien…
Age is a protected category under the Delaware Fair Housing Act for individuals who are any age 18 years or older. If you are denied an opportunity to rent, buy, finance or insure or a home or apartment—or given false information about hous…
The Division of Human and Civil Rights is the Delaware agency responsible for enforcing State Fair Housing Law, Federal Fair Housing Law and Equal Accommodations Law. The Division also participates in the mediation of hate crimes, police an…
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in businesses and locations that are considered places of “public accommodation.” Delaware’s Equal Accommodations law prevents discrimination against people because of their race, age, marital
If you are going to a Hearing and will be representing yourself, the information below should assist you in understanding what will be happening at the Hearing and what role you will have to play in representing yourself. The following is a…
The Human and Civil Rights Commission and Division of Human and Civil Rights is pleased to share that Governor John C. Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany A. Hall-Long issued a Proclamation from the Office of the Governor in Observance o…
Under Federal Fair Housing laws, fair housing means you are free to choose a place to live without regard to your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, disability or familial status.