The federal fair housing law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status and handicap. Many local real estate brokers and sales associates are taking proactive steps to guard against housing discrimination. Our organization supports programs to educate the public about the right to equal housing opportunities, and to educate the real estate industry about fair housing responsibilities. The best way to avoid potentially discriminatory situations is to be fully educated about the law's requirements.
Awareness is the key.