The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

We investigate claims of housing-related discrimination under state, federal, and local laws where there is a “pattern or practice” (including an official or unofficial policy) of discrimination or harassment …

All New Yorkers deserve fair and equal access to housing. The federal Fair Housing Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law all prohibit housing discrimination.

The Fair Housing Act, which was part of the Civil Rights Act, made it illegal for landlords to discriminate against potential tenants based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin when selling or …

Nov 13, 2025 · Learn how to recognize housing discrimination. Find out how to complain to HUD if you’re being discriminated against when trying to rent housing.

Dec 19, 2025 · Discover how to recognize and fight housing discrimination using key laws and strategies. Learn your rights and tackle bias in buying, renting, and selling homes.

Dec 22, 2025 · Housing discrimination is on the rise in the United States, according to a new report, but fair housing advocates say the figures understate the scope of the problem.

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Jun 22, 2023 · The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all types of housing transactions. The Act defines persons with a disability to mean those individuals with mental …

Even if you don’t want to pursue your rights, reporting discrimination to your local private fair housing center or NFHA can help identify and address discriminatory barriers to housing in your community.