Protected Class (Federal Baseline)
Under HUD's Fair Housing Act overview, protected classes include race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Many state and local laws (including NYS/NYC) add additional protected categories beyond the federal baseline.
- Where it applies
- Federal / NYS / NYC
- When it comes up
- Marketing; screening; governance decisions; enforcement
- Property types
- Residential
Read more in the Knowledge Base
Fair Housing and Regulatory Terms
- (CFPB)
- (HUD)
- Co-op Boards and Condo Associations as Covered Housing Actors
- Fair Housing Act
- Martin Act (Real Estate Offerings Context)
- Source of Income Discrimination
- TILA/Disclosure Examination Guidance
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.