It is illegal to discriminate against anyone in pricing, professional service, housing choices, location, financing, appraising, and insurance. Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations, rules and procedures.
Federal Fair Housing Act
Lot and Home is committed to equal housing opportunities throughout the United States of America. Lot and Home is in complete support of U.S. policy baring all barriers to acquiring a home based on Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act). This Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability). It is illegal to harass or intimidate anyone for exercising their fair housing rights.
State and Local Fair Housing and Lending Laws
Many States and local governments have anti discrimination statues enacted. These statues and regulations may also prohibit unequal treatment in sales, renting, financing on the basis of neighborhood of the property, mental or physical illness, sexual orientation, lawful source of income, the condition of the environment and other factors. You should contact your state or local housing agencies for specifics.
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
It is unlawful to discriminate with respect to any credit application based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, handicap or income from a public assistance program.
Housing discrimination Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint with the nearest office of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or by calling HUD’s toll free numbers, 1-800-699-9777 (voice), or 1-800-543-8294 or on the Internet at www.hud.gov