Landlords and property managers are generally prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender idenity by various federal, state, and local laws.
Unlawful housing practices generally include discrimination in the advertisement, acquisition (showing, negotiating for or transmitting offers for sale or rental), financing, or possession and enjoyment (terms, conditions, privileges) of residential property.
There are different deadlines for filing a complaint depending on the circumstances of the discrimination. A person who believes they may have been subject to unlawful discrimination should speak to an attorney as quickly as practical to avoid being barred from filing a compaint beyond the deadline. Anyone who has opposed any unlawful practice or who has participated in any manner in any proceeding to enforce the statutes is protected by statutes that bar retaliation.
Registered UNL students who believe they have faced unlawful discrimnation should contact Student Legal Services for assistance quickly. Some other organizations that may be able to assist you are the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, Lincoln Commission on Human Rights, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.