Equal Housing Opportunity

Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on:

• Race
• Color
• National Origin
• Religion
• Sex
• Familial Status (including children under 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under 18)
• Handicap (Disability)

What This Means

In the sale and rental of housing, no one may take any of the following actions based on the protected classes listed above:

• Refuse to rent or sell housing
• Refuse to negotiate for housing
• Make housing unavailable
• Deny a dwelling
• Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental
• Provide different housing services or facilities
• Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental
• For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting)
• Deny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service related to the sale or rental of housing

Mortgage Lending

In mortgage lending, no one may take any of the following actions based on protected classes:

• Refuse to make a mortgage loan
• Refuse to provide information regarding loans
• Impose different terms or conditions on a loan
• Discriminate in appraising property
• Refuse to purchase a loan
• Set different terms or conditions for purchasing a loan

Filing a Complaint

If you believe you have experienced discrimination in housing, you may file a complaint with:

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