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The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination or preference based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. RentSavers.com holds all property owners and managers subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act.

Responsibilities of Property Owners and Managers

By law, property owners and property managers are required not to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, which is a responsibility each property owner and manager should accept willingly. Agents for these owners and managers may also not discriminate based on your instructions, as they are bound by law not to do so. Property owners or managers, as well as their agents, are also prohibited from setting terms in a purchase or rental that can be deemed discriminatory, such as denying housing or advertising property strictly based on color, race, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

Your Rights as a Renter

As a renter seeking a place to live, whether it’s an apartment, a home or a condo, you are granted the right that you will be able to find it without being limited or discriminated upon based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. This grants you the right to enter your housing search free from discrimination based on location, pricing or financing, expecting reasonable accommodations when it comes to rules, practices and procedures, especially for those with disabilities, and to be free from harassment or intimidation for exercising your fair housing rights.

Protection from Federal LawAmericans with Disabilities Act

Title III of this act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in places granting public accommodations or in commercial facilities.

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

This act makes it illegal to discriminate against someone in regards to their credit application based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because any part of the applicants income is from public assistance.

Fair Housing Act

This act declares fair housing throughout the United States, protecting home renters or owners from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

Civil Rights Act of 1866

This act prohibits all racial discrimination in property rental or sale.

Local and State Laws

Please consult your local and state governments for laws that may provide more insight or broader coverage that may not be included in federal law.

Have You Been Discriminated Against?

If you feel that you have been discriminated against, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at http://www.hud.gov/offices/theo/index.cfm.

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