The
following list illustrates the broad range of technical services that are
provided by FHRC on a contractual or consultant basis:
·
Fair Housing Impediment Analysis:
FHRC provides analysis of local community fair housing needs and
assistance in the development of a consolidated plan to address fair
housing responsibilities under both the Lake County and the City of Mentor
Community Development Block Grant Program.
·
Drafting of Fair Housing Ordinance:
Assistance with the drafting of fair housing laws that meet HUD standards
for the city of Painesville.
·
Seminars and Training:
Development of seminars, training and workshops based on locally
determined goals and objectives. The seminars and trainings are conducted
for all professionals, governmental bodies, and residents of Lake County.
The seminars address The Fair Housing Act, as amended, and Ohio
Landlord/Tenant Laws.
·
Counseling of Program Clients:
Counsel individual clients of the Lake County Down Payment Assistance and
Housing Rehabilitation programs to educate them about predatory lending
and fair housing.
·
Discrimination Complaint Service:
Trained
fair housing staff receives complaints, conducts appropriate
investigations, and conducts audits, involving fair housing violations.
·
Legal Representation:
Assist
clients in asserting their legal rights involving discrimination in
housing. Guide clients throughout the administrative complaint
process, and/or the federal or state court process.
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FHRC has prepared several publications to educate the public
on their fair housing rights. The staff also provides articles to
publications, responds to inquiries by the media, and addresses community
groups. These public education efforts empower individuals by informing
them of their legal rights and how to enforce legal remedies.
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