Fair Housing Act

• The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.
• It applies to landlords, real estate companies, municipalities, banks, lending institutions, and homeowners insurance companies.
• The Department of Justice can file suit under the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act for discrimination in mortgage or home improvement loans.
• The Department brings cases where there is evidence of a pattern or practice of discrimination or where a denial of rights to a group of persons raises an issue of general public importance.
• Criminal proceedings may be instituted if force or threat of force is used to deny or interfere with fair housing rights.
• The Fair Housing Act provides procedures for handling individual complaints of discrimination.
• Individuals can file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development or file their own lawsuit in federal or state court.
• The Department of Justice brings suits on behalf of individuals based on referrals from HUD.
• The Fair Housing Act aims to ensure equal access to housing for all individuals.
• Discrimination in housing is illegal and can result in legal action.

Test your knowledge of the Fair Housing Act and learn about the laws that prohibit discrimination in housing. This quiz covers the basics of who is protected under the act, how it is enforced, and the procedures for handling individual complaints of discrimination. With questions on topics such as fair lending practices and the procedures for filing a complaint, this quiz will help you understand the importance of ensuring equal access to housing for all individuals.