Are there any legal remedies available to tenants who have been discriminated against under Fair Housing Law?

Yes, there are legal remedies available to tenants who have been discriminated against under Fair Housing Law in Florida. Under the Fair Housing Act, tenants who have been discriminated against may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The complaint must be filed within one year of the date of the alleged discrimination. If the complaint is found to be valid, HUD will issue a statement of charges, and a public hearing will be held. During the hearing, a HUD investigator may interview the tenant and any witnesses and review records to determine if a violation has occurred. If a violation is found, HUD may order the offender to pay damages to the tenant, or other relief, such as requiring that the landlord stop the discrimination. The tenant may also file a lawsuit in state or federal court if no action is taken by HUD, or if the tenant wishes to recover monetary damages. When the tenant proves that he or she has been discriminated against, the court may award damages, costs, and attorney’s fees to the tenant. In addition, the Florida Human Rights Act bans housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, familial status, and disability. A tenant may file a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) for violations of this law. The FCHR may investigate the complaint and issue remedial action, such as requiring the landlord to take corrective action or ordering the landlord to pay the tenant for damages caused by the discrimination.

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