Dothan Housing Authority celebrating Fair Housing Month with informational events [Video]

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – More than 33,000 people complained about fair housing in the United States, a number that National Fair Housing Alliance says is higher than it was the year prior.

The Dothan Housing Authority is trying to help reduce that number, as during Fair Housing Month they are hosting informational sessions to help tenants and buyers know their rights.

Dothan Housing wants everyone to know they are listening and staying up to date with the latest practices on best-serving tenants.

”Dothan Housing has positioned itself as a housing agency that promotes education and awareness year-round on the importance of fairness and shelter,” Ladonice Freeney, the Director of Compliance at the Dothan Housing Authority, said.

That’s one of Dothan Housing Authority’s main goals, to exercise the Fair Housing Act, which was established in 1968 to prevent discrimination to anyone buying a home.

Dothan Housing says it’s difficult to determine the state of fair housing in the city.

“I think that’s hard to …