Federal Protections against housing discrimination (Fair Housing Act)

LIST Code: HO-01-01-00-00

LIST Code

HO-01-01-00-00

Title

Federal Protections against housing discrimination (Fair Housing Act)

Definition

This category covers the federal rights and protections people under the federal Fair Housing Act have when they are renting and buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaged in other housing-related actions. It includes protections based on a person's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. This category covers when these protections apply, how to make use of them, and what happens if you're accused of violating them.

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Last updated on Jul 01 2022

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