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LexisNexis Civil Rights Law & Strategy Series: Housing Discrimination is designed for private and government attorneys navigating federal housing discrimination claims. It explains key statutes, theories of liability, and the burdens of proof under the Fair Housing Act and related laws.
Publisher: LexisNexis
LexisNexis Civil Rights Law & Strategy Series: Housing Discrimination is an essential, practice-focused guide for attorneys, housing officials and legal advocates confronting discrimination issues in housing. Authored by nationally recognized experts Carol N. Brown and Sara Pratt, this one-volume resource offers deep insight into federal statutes—especially the Fair Housing Act—and presents strategic guidance on administrative and judicial enforcement mechanisms.
This volume details the evolution of housing discrimination law, discusses exemptions and protected classes, outlines prohibited conduct, and provides an in-depth look at theories of liability and litigation structure. It also covers related civil rights statutes and highlights practical ways to support inclusive communities.
With examples practitioners can tailor to their cases, the text makes it easy to locate and apply the relevant law. Whether working in litigation, compliance, or policy development, this guide empowers legal professionals to act decisively in the pursuit of housing equity.
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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Chapter 2 — Development of Federal Fair Housing Law
Chapter 3 — Exemptions from Coverage
Chapter 4 — Protected Characteristics
Chapter 5 — Prohibited Conduct
Chapter 6 — Theories of Liability
Chapter 7 — The Enforcement Apparatus
Chapter 8 — State and Local Fair Housing Laws
Chapter 9 — Structure of Fair Housing Act Litigation
Chapter 10 — Supporting Inclusive Communities
Chapter 11 — Related Federal Civil Rights Laws