Fair Housing Act

Landmark federal law that makes it illegal to refuse to rent or sell to anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The 1988 amendments to the act expanded the protections to include family status and disability.

Related Terms:

1. Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
2. Co-housing
3. Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
4. Fair Credit Reporting Act
5. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act