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~ Restrict anyone's access to any benefit enjoyed by others in connection with the housing program ~ Treat a person differently in determining eligibility or other requirements for admission ~ Steer an applicant or participant toward or away from a particular area based any of these factors ~ Deny anyone access to the same level of services ~ Deny anyone the opportunity to participate in a planning or advisory group that is an integral part of the housing program ~ Discriminate in the provision of residential real estate transactions ~ Discriminate against someone because they are related to or associated with a member of a protected class ~ Publish or cause to be published an advertisement or notice indicating the availability of housing that prefers or excludes persons who are members of a protected class. Providing Information to Families and Owners SAHA must take steps to ensure that families and owners are fully aware of all applicable civil rights laws. As part of the briefing process, SAHA must provide information to HCV applicant families about civil rights requirements and the opportunity to rent in a broad range of neighborhoods [24 CFR 982.301]. The Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract informs owners of the requirement not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability in connection with the contract. Discrimination Complaints If an applicant or participant believes that any family member has been discriminated against by SAHA or an owner, the family should advise SAHA. HUD requires SAHA to make every reasonable attempt to determine whether the applicant's or participant's assertions have merit and take any warranted corrective action. In addition, tSAHA is required to provide the applicant or participant with information about how to file a discrimination complaint [24 CFR 982.304]. Applicants or participants who believe that they have been subject to unlawful discrimination may notify SAHA either orally or in writing. SAHA will attempt to remedy discrimination complaints made against SAHA. SAHA will provide a copy of a discrimination complaint form to the complainant and provide them with information on how to complete and submit the form to HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO). SAHA will also make referrals to the Orange County Fair Housing Council for assistance to our clients with Fair Housing issues that are outside our authority. iii29i2oio Page 2-3