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Contract for Deed
Contract for Deed Overview
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Discrimination
Discrimination in Rental Housing
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Discrimination: Fair Housing Act
(Separate Website)
Explains the protections from housing related discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and what you to do if you think you have been discriminated against.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Fair Housing Laws
(Separate Website)
By: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All
(Separate Website)
Booklet covers the various aspects of the Fair Housing Act and the protections it provides.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
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Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint
(Separate Website)
By: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Housing Discrimination Intake Form
(Separate Website)
Use this form to file a housing discrimination complaint in writing. You may also call the Division office using the toll free number: 1-888-452-4778, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
By: Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division
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How To File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division
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How to Recognize Housing Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Read this to find out if you may have been the victim of housing discrimination.
By: Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division
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Mortgage Discrimination
(Separate Website)
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) protect you against discrimination when you apply for a mortgage to purchase, refinance, or make home improvements.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Texas Fair Housing Act Fact Sheet
(Separate Website)
Read this pamphlet to learn about legal protections under Texas law from housing related discrimination.
By: Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division
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Foreclosure
All about Home Equity Loans
(Separate Website)
Answers frequently asked questions about home equity loans in Texas.
By: Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
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Help for Homeowners Facing the Loss of Their Home
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!
(Separate Website)
Don't risk paying off unsecured loans (credit cards) with a loan secured by your home. If you really think you must borrow against your home, look out for these loan terms.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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How to Avoid Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
By: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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What you need to know about home foreclosure
By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Dallas Office)
Homeownership
100 Questions & Answers About Buying A New Home
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
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All about Home Equity Loans
(Separate Website)
Answers frequently asked questions about home equity loans in Texas.
By: Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
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Buying Your House: Settlement Costs and Helpful Information
(Separate Website)
By: Federal Housing Administration-U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
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Common Questions from First-time Homebuyers
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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