What is Housing Discrimination

The Fair Housing laws give all individuals the right to live wherever they choose and can afford.  It prohibits discrimination based on

 RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY, (physical and/or mental) and FAMILIAL STATUS

(families w/ children under the age of 18 years)

The laws prohibit housing providers such as landlords, sellers, lenders, and insurance agents from discriminating against anyone who has any one of the "protected classes in the purchasing, rental financing, or insuring of housing.  All types of housing are covered, including single family homes, apartments, condominiums, mobile homes, and other dwellings and common areas

For more information call

Southwest Fair Housing Council

1-888-624-4611