Cal. Civ. Code § 43-33-723
Prohibition against discrimination.
Operative Text
No person shall be discriminated against because of race, religious principles, color, sex, national origin, ancestry or handicap by the corporation, any qualified sponsor, any lender, or any agent or employee thereof in connection with any housing development or eligible loan. No person shall be discriminated against because of age, nor shall any family be discriminated against because of children, in admission to, or continuance of occupancy in, any housing project receiving assistance under this article except for any housing project constructed under a program restricting occupancy to persons sixty-two (62) years of age or older and any directors of their immediate households or their occupant surviving spouses. History Laws, 1989, ch. 525, § 13, eff from and after July 1, 1989.
Mississippi Code § 43-33-723 prohibits discrimination in housing developments and eligible loans on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability. It also bars discrimination based on age or familial status (including the presence of children) in any housing project receiving assistance under this article. A narrow exception exists for housing projects specifically constructed and designated for persons aged 62 or older and qualifying household members.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 43-33-723, operators of assisted housing developments are generally expected to apply uniform admission and occupancy standards that do not differentiate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or the presence of children in a household. Compliant operators typically maintain written non-discrimination policies, train staff accordingly, and document decisions in ways that reflect neutral, lawful criteria. The only recognized exception under this provision applies to developments specifically built and designated for residents aged 62 and older, along with qualifying household members.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-33-723 gives residents and applicants of assisted housing developments the right to be free from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or familial status, including having children. If you believe you have been denied housing or had your occupancy threatened on one of these grounds, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a relevant housing authority, raising the violation as a defense in any eviction or denial proceeding, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Mississippi housing law. The exception for age-restricted communities (62 and older) under this provision is narrow and does not override the broader protections for other covered characteristics.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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