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Fair Housing law is designed to prevent housing discrimination. The primary housing discrimination law, the Federal Fair Housing Act, prohibit discriminatory practices that may impact the ability of protected classes to live in the housing of their choice. The Fair Housing Act concerns applies to home rental, sales, insurance, advertising, and loans, as well as Home Owner Association enforcement of covenants. Under certain circumstances some protected class members may be excluded from particular housing sites.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits:

Discriminatory advertising
Refusing to show, lease, sell, or transfer housing, or refusing to receive or transmit an offer to buy, rent, or lease housing
Causing unequal terms, conditions, and privileges of housing, including the use of financial assistance for the purchase, construction, or maintenance of housing
Segregation and/or separation in housing
Aiding and abetting in unfair housing practices or preventing any person from complying with fair housing practices

Protected Classes include:

Race
Color
Religion
Familial Status (generally children under 18)
National Origin
Sex
Disability (mental and physical)

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