What Housing Is Covered?
The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.

What Is Prohibited?
In the Sale and Rental of Housing no one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap; refuse to rent or sell housing; refuse to negotiate for housing; make housing unavailable; deny a dwelling; set different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling; provide different housing services or facilities falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental; for profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting); or, deny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing.

For Further Information - The Fair Housing Act and HUD's regulations contain more detail and technical information. If you need a copy of the law or regulations, contact the HUD Office nearest you - www.hud.gov .