Florida discrimination laws

Question 1

What is the Florida Fair Housing Act?

Answer 1

A law that prohibits discrimination in housing-related transactions

Similar to the federal Civil Rights Act and the federal Fair Housing Act.

Question 2

What does the Florida Fair Housing Act prohibit?

Answer 2

Discrimination in:
* Sale or rental of housing
* Brokerage services
* Financing
* Real estate transactions
* Land-use decisions
* Permitting

Comprehensive coverage of various housing-related activities.

Question 3

Who enforces the Florida Fair Housing Act?

Answer 3

The Florida Commission on Human Relations

Question 4

How do you file a complaint related to the Florida Fair Housing Act? Within which time frame?

Answer 4

Filed in writing within one year of the alleged discrimination

Question 5

What can the Commission on Human Relations do as punishment for violations? (3)

Answer 5

• Damages
• Reasonable attorney’s fees
• Costs to the aggrieved party

Question 6

Do parties have a right to institute a civil action in state court?

Answer 6

Yes