Under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), it is unlawful to “discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of . . . sex.” 42 U.S.C. 3604(b). This means that the FHA protects a prospective tenant or homebuyer from receiving different or less favorable treatment in housing terms, conditions, or privileges based on their sex. Until recently, it was unclear whether sexual harassment qualifies as sex discrimination under the FHA.
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How an attorney can help you if you are the victim of Cyberbullying
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Cyberbullying is a term recently introduced to describe a new form of bullying. With the wide spread access to computers, social media, and e-mail, children and teens are potentially exposed to bullying anywhere and at anytime.
Miami Real Estate Attorney Blog: Foreclosures and How You Can Defend Yourself
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Foreclosure defines a legal procedure that gives lenders the right to recover the balance of loans from the borrowers who have stopped making payments. Evidently, the instability of the housing market turns foreclosure into a frightening reality for many people.