Fair Housing Act

1968 Act (amended in 1974 and 1988) providing the HUD Secretary with fair housing enforcement and investigation responsibliities. It prohibits disccrimination in all facets of the homebuying and renting process. Specifically, it prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability.

Related Definitions:

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)
Equitable Land Use Planning
Prohibited Bases
Reasonable Modification
Protected Class