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Sexual Misconduct in Housing

HUD OIG is expanding its efforts to ensure tenants who receive rental assistance from HUD are protected from sexual misconduct in housing. Our most important partner in this fight is YOU!

You have the right to be protected. Together we can protect our communities from sexual predators and promote a safe and healthy housing environment for everyone. Here are some additional resources that you can use to learn more about HUD OIG’s work and spread the word to others.

Report allegations of sexual misconduct here:

  • The HUD Office of Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-347-3735 or visit our website at, https://www.hudoig.gov/hotline.
  • Public Service Announcement: Sexual Harassment in Housing is ILLEGAL. Fair Housing is your RIGHT.
  • The DOJ Sexual Harassment in Housing Initiative 1-844-380-6178, https://civilrights.justice.gov.
HUD OIG is taking action to combat sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct in HUD housing by vigorously pursuing those who engage in this unlawful conduct. Fair housing is your right. No one should have to live in fear to have a place to live. Report sexual misconduct to HUD OIG.
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Sexual Harassment is Illegal: Know Your Rights!

No one should have to choose between having a roof over their head and the threat of being sexually harassed or sexually assaulted by their housing provider. Sexual harassment is illegal: Know your rights!

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Quick Reference for Partners: Sexual Misconduct in Housing

HUD OIG investigations have helped stop bad actors by pursuing criminal and civil prosecutions against them and eliminating their ability to be a landlord or building manager and secured monetary settlements for victims and jail time for offenders.