Housing discrimination

There might be a time, when looking for a house, or while renting out a house itself, you face some sort of discrimination from a landlord, broker, agent etc. To know whether such a thing has happened or is happening to you, you must first get an idea of what is meant by a "protected class".

Steering is a subtle form of discrimination followed by landlords, real estate agents etc. It limits the housing choices a prospective tenant may normally have if such discriminatory practices were not conducted.

As a victim of housing discrimination of an illegal nature, you have every right to bring a fair housing claim against your landlord, agent etc. However, before really getting into the process, consider the various things involved in taking such a step.

If you're prevented from buying or renting a home or an apartment due to your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability, you must know that such practices are considered illegal by federal law. If you suspect your rights were violated, you may file a fair housing complaint.