FAIR HOUSING ACT

The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin. Its coverage includes private housing, housing that receives Federal financial assistance, and State and local government housing. It is unlawful to discriminate in any aspect of selling or renting housing or to deny a dwelling to a buyer or renter because of the disability of that individual, an individual associated with the buyer or renter, or an individual who intends to live in the residence. Other covered activities include, for example, financing, zoning practices, new construction design, and advertising.

State and local laws often prohibit discrimination based on other factors (e.g. sexual orientation, age, marital status, or source of income).

New Jersey - Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, marital status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, sex, or mental and physical disability, including AIDS and HIV-related illness (P.L. 1945, c. 169 (C. 10:5-1 et seq.)).

New York - Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, creed, sex, age, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, and military status. Discrimination on the basis of source of income is prohibited in NYC and other municipalities. (NY Human Rights Law).

You may report housing discrimination to HUD at 1-800-669-9777, or to a fair housing advocate near you.

If you view a listing on localrenting.com that you believe violates the Fair Housing laws, please contact us with details about the ad to remove it.

In addition to penalties that may be applied by regulatory agencies, attempts to post discriminatory ads may be blocked and/or subjected to other remedial measures.

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