What is the Fair Housing Act?
The Federal Fair Housing Act refers to Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(www.justice.gov). This Act, in addition to the Texas Fair Housing Act(www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us), protects your right to rent an apartment, buy a home, obtain a mortgage, or purchase homeowners insurance free from discrimination based on:
- Race
- Color
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sex
- Familial Status, and
- Disability
Fair Housing For Renters
The City of Dallas maintains an Office of Fair Housing & Human Rights with information and resources regarding the Fair Housing Act in the city.