Bias Complaints for Housing Rise in '06; Agency Says Race, Disability Top Reasons for Denials

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Housing discrimination complaints in Milwaukee County increased more than 50% in 2006 from 2005, according to the latest statistics released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The number of complaints has risen steadily since 2003, totaling 47 last year.

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Bias Complaints for Housing Rise in '06; Agency Says Race, Disability Top Reasons for Denials

Two factors likely explain the jump in complaints, say government officials and local housing advocates: greater awareness of renters' rights and an increase of new landlords who entered the real e...

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