Under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), it is unlawful to “discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of . . . sex.” 42 U.S.C. 3604(b). This means that the FHA protects a prospective tenant or homebuyer from receiving different or less favorable treatment in housing terms, conditions, or privileges based on their sex. Until recently, it was unclear whether sexual harassment qualifies as sex discrimination under the FHA.
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Apartment Owners Beware!
Are You A Contractor?
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When performing any type of work on a building, home, or apartment, it is critical to determine whether you must be licensed to perform that work because, as some people find out the hard way, the client may be able to avoid paying you.
Top Rated Lawyer
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AG Law congratulates Mr. Callison, who was selected in 2013 by Martindale-Hubbell and American Lawyer magazine as a South Florida Top Rated Lawyer in the area of Labor and Employment Law.
Miami Business Lawyer Blog - A New Frontliner
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Orion G. Callison, III has joined the Law Office of Alexis Gonzalez, P.A., in Coconut Grove. Mr. Callison focuses his practice on commercial litigation, employment law, education law and appeals.
Miami Real Estate: Benefits To Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer
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Moving to and living in Miami may be your long-time dream. Because buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will be likely to make in your life, you cannot afford anything to go wrong, and you should seriously consider hiring a local real estate attorney in Miami.