Fair Housing Act & Fair Housing Amendments Act
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002037
Federal laws that prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 expanded protections to include persons with disabilities and families with children. These acts are enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002037 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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"definition": "Federal laws that prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 expanded protections to include persons with disabilities and families with children. These acts are enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.",
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