FAIR HOUSING - IT'S THE LAW

All Americans have an equal right to the access of the housing of their choic.  Whether someone wants to rent a home or buy a home, Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, familial status, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity was created to make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.  Activities carried out by the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity include implementing and enforcing the Fair Housing Act and other civil rights laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.