Fair Housing & Anti-Discrimination
Rules prohibiting discriminatory conduct in housing decisions, including disparate treatment, disparate impact, advertising, and reasonable accommodations.
Sub-categories
Protected Classes (Federal) (21 rules)
FHA §3604, ECOA §1691, Title VI
Protected Classes (State/Local) (29 rules)
state/city additions (e.g., CA FEHA Gov. Code §12955, NYC Admin Code §8-107)
Source of Income Protection (4 rules)
Section 8 voucher protections (state and city ordinances)
Criminal History Restrictions (10 rules)
HUD 2016 disparate-impact guidance + state ban-the-box for housing
Reasonable Accommodations/Modifications (7 rules)
FHA §3604(f)(3) joint statements (2004 RA, 2008 RM)
Familial Status Protection (12 rules)
FHA §3604; occupancy-rule interactions
Advertising Rules (6 rules)
FHA §3604(c); HUD ad guidance; Facebook settlement-era rules
Sexual Harassment in Housing (1 rule)
Title VIII + state analogues
Rules in this category (147)
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-9
Definitions • Boston
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-9
Implementation • Boston
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-9
Severability • Boston
Cal. Gov't Code
California
Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Gov't Code
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Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
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Cal. Civ. Code
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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04
Authority • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04
Powers and duties of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04
Definitions • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04
Unlawful practices • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04
Complaint procedures • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04
Remedies—Relief sought and granted • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04
Consistency • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04
Severability • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Established • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Purpose • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Definitions • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Appointment—Term • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Nominations • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Residency requirement • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Recommendations of deficiencies • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Authority to conduct investigations • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Covenant for new contracts—Existing contracts • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Posting of discrimination policy required • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Acts deemed lawful and unlawful—Exemptions • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Cooperation with other government agencies • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Investigation of discrimination—Powers and duties • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Complaint resolution procedures • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
City discrimination policy • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Applicability—Police powers • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Chapter provisions not exclusive • Cambridge
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Definitions • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Leases or rental agreements restricting occupancy of children • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Unlawful practices in selling, renting, or leasing premises containing lead in paint, plaster or materials • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Policies; recommendations • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Refusal of rental agreement or assistance based on termination of rental agreement under Sec. 24 or request for change of lock under Sec. 26 prohibited • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Functions, powers and duties of commission • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Unlawful practices • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Complaints; procedure; limitations; bar to proceeding; award of damages • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Review of commission's order; court order for enforcement; appeals; availability of commission's copy of testimony; limitations • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Posting notices setting forth excerpts of statute and other information; refusal to post • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Interference with commission; violation of order • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B
Construction and enforcement of chapter; inconsistent laws; exclusiveness of statutory procedure; civil remedies; speedy trial; attorney's fees and costs; damages • Massachusetts
N.Y. Real Prop. Law
Discrimination in leases with respect to bearing of children • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Law
Discrimination against children in dwelling houses and manufactured home parks • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Purposes of article • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Equality of opportunity a civil right • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Definitions • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
General powers and duties of division • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Unlawful discriminatory practices • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Unlawful discriminatory practices in relation to credit • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Procedure • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Judicial review and enforcement • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Application of article to certain acts committed outside the state of New York • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Penal provision • New York
N.Y. Exec. Law
Construction • New York
Oakland Mun. Code Chapter 8.22
Purpose • Oakland
Oakland Mun. Code Chapter 8.22
Definitions • Oakland
Oakland Mun. Code Chapter 8.22
Prohibited activity • Oakland
S.F. Police Code Article 49
POLICY • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
FINDINGS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
DEFINITIONS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
PROCEDURES FOR USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION IN EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
NOTICE AND POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
PROCEDURES FOR USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION IN HOUSING DECISIONS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
NOTICE AND POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSING PROVIDERS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF HOUSING PROVISIONS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
OUTREACH • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS • San Francisco
S.F. Police Code Article 49
PREEMPTION • San Francisco
San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23
Reasonable accommodation; fair housing • San Jose
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. III
Fair housing policy • Somerville
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. III
Police power • Somerville
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. III
Definitions • Somerville
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. III
Unlawful housing practices • Somerville
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. III
Exemptions • Somerville
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. III
Fair housing commission • Somerville
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. III
Fair housing commission duties • Somerville
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. III
Fair housing commission procedures • Somerville
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.1 Authority. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.10 Exemptions. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.110 Discriminatory practices in residential real estate-related transactions. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.115 Residential real estate-related transactions. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.120 Discrimination in the making of loans and in the provision of other financial assistance. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.125 Discrimination in the purchasing of loans. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.130 Discrimination in the terms and conditions for making available loans or other financial assistance. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.135 Unlawful practices in the selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real property. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.140 General rules. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.141 Definitions. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.142 Types of information. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.144 Scope of privilege. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.145 Loss of privilege. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.146 Limited use of privileged information. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.147 Adjudication. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.148 Effective date. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.20 Definitions. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.200 Purpose. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.202 General prohibitions against discrimination because of handicap. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.203 Reasonable modifications of existing premises. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.204 Reasonable accommodations. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.300 Purpose. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.301 Exemption. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.302 State and Federal elderly housing programs. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.303 62 or over housing. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.304 Housing for persons who are 55 years of age or older. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.305 80 percent occupancy. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.306 Intent to operate as housing designed for persons who are 55 years of age or older. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.307 Verification of occupancy. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.308 Good faith defense against civil money damages. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.400 Prohibited interference, coercion or intimidation. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.5 Scope. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.50 Real estate practices prohibited. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.500 Discriminatory effect prohibited. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.60 Unlawful refusal to sell or rent or to negotiate for the sale or rental. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.600 Quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.65 Discrimination in terms, conditions and privileges and in services and facilities. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.7 Liability for discriminatory housing practices. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.70 Other prohibited sale and rental conduct. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.75 Discriminatory advertisements, statements and notices. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.80 Discriminatory representations on the availability of dwellings. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.85 Blockbusting. • United States
24 CFR Part 100
§ 100.90 Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.105 Other Federal requirements. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.106 Equal access in accordance with the individual's gender identity in community planning and development programs. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.109 Equal participation of faith-based organizations in HUD programs and activities. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.524 Compliance with nondiscrimination requirements. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.11 Reasonable accommodation. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.13 Preemployment inquiries. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.27 Occupancy of accessible dwelling units. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.33 Housing adjustments. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.51 Self-evaluation. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.53 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.56 Conduct of investigations. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.57 Procedure for effecting compliance. • United States
24 CFR Part 8
§ 8.58 Hearings. • United States
24 CFR Part 982
§ 982.316 Live-in aide. • United States