Your rights

The law enforcement role of the Ombud includes making statements in connection with complaints regarding violations of laws and regulations that are within the working scope of the Ombud, and providing advice and guidance concerning this legislation.

The Ombud shall enforce:

• The Gender Equality Act. 
• The Anti-Discrimination Act).
• The chapter on equal opportunities in the Working Environment Act.
• The non-discrimination clauses in the housing legislation.
• The Tenancy Act.  
• The Housing Association Act.
• The Residential Building Association Act.

The Ombud is impartial

It is important to note that the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud is impartial in dealing with complaints. The Ombud is an alternative to filing a lawsuit in discrimination cases.

The Ombud therefore does not act as a legal representative or legal practitioner. If you require legal assistance, you should contact a lawyer or a legal aid or one of the representative organizations in the list to the right.