Understanding Fair Housing Rights
The Fair Housing Act is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status.
What are the goals of the Fair Housing Act?
The goals of the Fair Housing Act are to:
- Eliminate discrimination in housing
- Promote fair and equal housing opportunities for all
- Expand housing choices for all
What are some of the key provisions of the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the following areas:
- Refusal to rent or sell housing
- Making housing unavailable
- Denying a reasonable accommodation
- Making discriminatory statements
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