What Is Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act is the federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
Why it matters
It applies to nearly every part of a real estate transaction — listing, showing, financing, and appraising — and violations can carry serious legal and financial consequences.
This definition is provided for general educational purposes and is not financial, legal, tax, or real estate advice. Verify important decisions with appropriately qualified professionals.
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