Q: How can I check the progress of my disability discrimination housing case filed with the State Attorney and HUD?
I am dealing with persistent disability discrimination and severe harassment in housing. Despite filing a complaint with the State Attorney's office and HUD, I have been fighting on my own for nine months with no resolution. I am not currently represented by an attorney. How can I find out how my case is progressing?
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To check the progress of your housing discrimination case, contact the HUD office where you filed your complaint directly. You can call the HUD's Housing Discrimination Hotline at 1-800-669-9777 or reach out to your regional HUD office and request a status update on your specific case number. Consider keeping a log of all communications, including dates, names of representatives you speak with, and summaries of what was discussed during each interaction.
If you filed with your State Attorney's office as well, contact them separately as they operate independently from HUD. Ask for the name and direct contact information of the investigator assigned to your case so you can follow up periodically. Remember that these investigations can take time, but after nine months, you deserve an update on where things stand in the process.
Since you're handling this without an attorney, you might consider reaching out to local legal aid organizations or disability rights advocacy groups in your area. Many offer free consultation services and might help you navigate the system more effectively or even represent you at no cost based on your income level. Don't hesitate to be persistent with follow-ups every few weeks - you have every right to know the status of your case.
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