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| FEDERAL LAWS |
Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act (FHA), also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, protects people against housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status. President Lyndon Johnson signed the FHA into law on April 11, 1968, exactly one week after the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Fair Housing Regulations
As part of its authority to administer and enforce the Fair Housing Act (FHA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued regulations that provide its interpretation of the FHA's coverage regarding discrimination related to the sale or rental of dwellings, the provision of applicable services, and the availability of residential real estate-related transactions. These regulations are codified in Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
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| STATE LAWS |
State Fair Housing Laws
The Fair Housing Act, which is a federal law, protects prospects and tenants against discrimination based on seven characteristics, commonly known as protected classes, which include: - race
- color
- religion
- national origin
- sex
- disability
- familial status
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Most states (and the District of Columbia) also have their own laws protecting these seven characteristics. However, in many cases, state fair housing laws include additional protected classes, such as age, creed, sexual orientation, and source of income.
Use the tool at the right to learn which additional characteristics your state law protects.
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Protected Classes Tool
Note: Your city, county or town may
also protect additional characteristics.
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| CASES AND RELATED LAWS |
Fair Housing Cases
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
- Administrative Decisions.
All decisions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Administrative Law Judges. Cases are sorted by category and also are viewable in a complete alphabetical listing.
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/hearings_appeals/cases/fha
cases/index.cfm
- Charges of Discrimination.
Extensive listing of HUD discrimination charges, sorted by year.
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/enforcement
- Conciliation Agreements.
Sometimes, HUD gets parties involved in a fair housing dispute to settle their claims and voluntarily sign a conciliation agreement.
2006-2008: http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/
enforcement/conciliations.cfm
2011-Present: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/enforcement/11DecreesConciliation
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Administrative Decisions.
Select cases from the Housing and Civil Enforcement Section of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ. Cases are sorted by category and include summaries, complaints, settlement agreements and consent decrees, judgments, and/or press releases.
http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/hce/caselist.php
- Charges of Discrimination.
Select DOJ charges and settlements, courtesy of HUD.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/
fheo/DOJCharges.cfm
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Related Laws
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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
This law bans discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in federally financed programs and activities. |
42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.
Regs:
24 CFR Part 1
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 |
This law bans discrimination based on disability in federally financed programs and activities. Most notably, it requires landlords to pay for their tenants' reasonable modifications. |
29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.
Regs: 24 CFR Part 8, Part 9 |
HOME Investment Partnerships Act / National Affordable Housing Act |
This law bans discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in connection with HOME funding for very low-income individuals. |
42 U.S.C. § 12832 |
Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 |
This law bans discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and religion in programs and activities that get financial assistance from HUD's Community Development and Block Grant (CDBG) Program. |
42 U.S.C. § 5309
Regs: 24 CFR Part 6 |
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 |
This law bans discrimination based on disability in programs, services, and activities provided or made available by public entities. In the housing context, violations occur in connection with state and local public housing, housing assistance, and housing referrals. |
42 USC § 12131 et seq.
Regs: 28 CFR Part 35 |
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 |
This law requires that buildings and facilities designed, constructed, altered, or leased with certain federal funds after September 1969 must be accessible to and useable by people with disabilities. |
42 USC § 4151 et seq.
Regs: 24 CFR Part 40, Part 41 |
Age Discrimination Act of 1975 |
This law bans discrimination based on age in federally financed programs and activities. |
42 USC §§ 6101-6107
Regs: 24 CFR Part 146 |
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| GUIDANCE AND ARTICLES |
Government Guidance
 | Every so often, the government issues guidance on a key aspect of fair housing compliance. Whether it comes in the form of a letter, manual, or a set of frequently asked questions, the guidance is always worth a read. Not only might it clear up questions you have about an issue, but it will likely offer greater insight into how the agencies responsible for enforcing fair housing laws interpret them. |
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Fair Housing ArticlesThe following articles were written by Ron Leshnower for the Apartment Living / Rental site of About.com, part of The New York Times Company.
These articles address a variety of common fair housing issues, from an explanation of protected classes to the mechanics of making reasonable accommodation requests. Although written primarily for tenants and prospective tenants, these articles also help clarify what the law requires of landlords.
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