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, Gender, Disability, (physical and/or mental) and Familial Status (families w/children under the age of 18 years of age). 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.

**We aslo offer FREE Workshops and Staff Training on Housing Discrimination at your location

For more information contact

SOUTHWEST FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL

1 888 624-4611