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The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits "any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination."

For additional details regarding your Fair Housing rights, visit http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/index.cfm. All property rental offers published on this site are available on an equal opportunity basis.

The Law
Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits all racial discrimination in the sale or rental of property.

The Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act declares a national policy of fair housing throughout the United States, making illegal any discrimination in the sale, lease or rental of housing, or making housing otherwise unavailable, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in places of public accommodations and commercial facilities.

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act makes discrimination unlawful with respect to any aspect of a credit application on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program.

State and Local Laws
State and local laws often provide broader coverage and prohibit discrimination based on additional classes not covered by federal law.

Contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Complaints alleging discrimination in housing may be filed with the nearest HUD office or by calling HUD's toll free number, 1-800-699-9777 (voice), or 1-800-543-8294 (TDD).

For more information or to locate the nearest HUD office, you can visit HUD on the Internet at http://www.hud.gov/fairhousing.