What Is Prohibited?
In the sale and rental of housing one cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap
- refuse to rent or sell housing
- set different terms, conditions or privileges is for the sale or rental of the dwelling
- advertise
or make any statement indicating a limitation or preference based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or
handicap
Who Must Obey The Federal Fair Housing Law?
- Landlords, sellers, financiers, rental agents, real estate agents, or sales agents
- Owners of buildings that can house five (5) or more families.
- Owners who advertise the availability of a unit or single-family dwelling.
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Or read the text of the Fair Housing Act from the DOJ website