October 26, 2009
HUD to Add 'Special Housing Protections' for Homosex Offenders and Predators
WASHINGTON -- Federal housing officials said Wednesday they're developing regulations to ensure that homosexuals aren't denied access to federally subsidized housing based on their sexual orientation. The Housing and Urban Development Department will also commission a first-ever nationwide study to determine the extent of discrimination based on sexual orientation in housing sales and rental programs. Officials said the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in the sale and rental of homes, doesn't specifically cite gays and lesbians when it comes to the groups protected. The department wants to make sure that gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people are treated the same as everyone else when it comes to eligibility for housing programs.Click Here For The Full Story......