What is Source of Income (SOI) discrimination? Source of income — or SOI — discrimination occurs when a housing provider refuses to rent to tenants because they use a voucher, subsidy, or other lawful source of income to help pay their rent. Additional Protections for Families with Vouchers Although source of income is not an […]
Having kids comes with its own set of unique challenges, and one thing most people can agree on is that parenting is no easy job. However, there is a challenge that many families with children do not expect to face — housing discrimination. Although the Fair Housing Act makes it illegal for housing providers to […]
HUD’s Criminal Background Rule The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on membership in groups called protected classes. These classes include race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, and disability. While federal law does not prohibit criminal background screening, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released guidance about how […]
Frequently Asked Questions: How can fair housing laws support aging in place? What are reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications? How do I request a reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification? In what kinds of housing can I request reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications? What determines who pays for a reasonable modification? What are new construction requirements? […]
Fair Housing for the LGBTQ Community – the regulations and examples of discrimination that affect the LGBTQ community.
Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence Domestic violence occurs when one person intentionally causes physical or psychological harm to another person in an intimate relationship, including sexual assault, physical abuse, and psychological/emotional abuse. It is a crime that occurs in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships, and is used to establish and maintain power and control […]
Who is Considered a Person with a Disability? Federal and state fair housing laws prohibit housing discrimination based on disability. You are protected under the fair housing laws if you (or someone living with or associated with you): Have a physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities, or Have […]
Who is Protected? Federal and state fair housing laws make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of familial status – the presence of children under the age of 18. This protection covers households in which one or more minor children live with: A parent A person who has legal custody (including guardianship) of a […]
Who is protected? What are the possible signs of discrimination? What is prohibited?
