Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act is the principal federal law prohibiting housing discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing on specified protected bases (including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability). It applies broadly to housing-related activities and is enforced through administrative and judicial mechanisms.
- Where it applies
- Federal
- When it comes up
- Marketing / Screening / Negotiation
- Property types
- Residential Sales, Residential Leasing; some Mixed-Use
In practice
**** publishes summary guidance on Fair Housing Act protections and enforcement frameworks.
Read more in the Knowledge Base
- Pet and Assistance-Animal Policy for New York LandlordsLandlords
- Protected Classes Under Federal, NYS, and NYC LawRenters
- How to File a Fair Housing Complaint in NYCRenters
- Fair Housing Rights for NYC RentersRenters
- Fair Housing Decision Discipline: Objective Evaluation Frameworks forLandlords
Related terms
Fair Housing and Regulatory Terms
- (CFPB)
- (HUD)
- Co-op Boards and Condo Associations as Covered Housing Actors
- Martin Act (Real Estate Offerings Context)
- Protected Class (Federal Baseline)
- Source of Income Discrimination
- TILA/Disclosure Examination Guidance
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.