 Did you know that you may encounter discrimination because of your sex or gender identity? It is illegal for landlords to treat their residents differently because of their sex. The laws protect men as well as women from housing discrimination. If you or someone you know believes that they have been discriminated against, please call 1-800-669-9777 or 1-800-877-8339 to speak with a fair housing and equal opportunity intake specialist. You can also reach out to your local jurisdiction, such as Lexington County Community Development, Richland County Community Development, or the City of Columbia's Office of Community Development.