Housing is a fundamental right that is protected by the Constitution. The government cannot discriminate against anyone because of their race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.
What is Fair Housing?
In general, fair housing is the practice of ensuring that all people have an equal opportunity to purchase and/or rent housing without being discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin. Fair Housing Laws prohibit discrimination in the sale and rental of properties regardless of whether the property is public or private.
What are the Laws that protect Fair Housing?
The federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) was passed in 1968 and prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of dwellings based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), familial status (including children under 18 years old living with one or both parents), national origin, disability, or age.
There are many different types of housing, and all of them can be classified based on certain factors. For example, dwellings can be classified based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), familial status (including children under 18 years old living with one or both parents), national origin, disability, or age.
Some important things to know about fair housing laws are that they protect people from discrimination in the rental and sale of housing. This means that you cannot be discriminated against based on any of the above factors. Additionally, fair housing laws prohibit landlords from refusing to rent or sell the property to someone because of any of these factors.
Who is Protected by the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination in the rental and sale of housing. This means that you cannot be discriminated against based on any of the above factors. Additionally, fair housing laws prohibit landlords from refusing to rent or sell the property to someone because of any of these factors. Additionally, there are a number of different penalties that can be imposed for violating the fair housing act. These penalties can include monetary fines, injunctions, and even jail time.
What are the Rights and Responsibilities of Individuals under the Fair Housing Act?
Individuals have the right to file a complaint if they believe that they have been discriminated against in the rental or sale of housing. Additionally, individuals are responsible for knowing their rights and responsibilities under the fair housing act.
Final Words
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) enforces the civil rights laws that protect you from discrimination in housing. If you believe you have been discriminated against in housing, you can file a complaint with the DOJ. Attend The Compliance Prime webinar to know more about Fair Housing.
