The 7 Protected Classes for Fair Housing Explained
Sep 8, 2023 · The Fair Housing Act provides protection against discrimination in housing for certain groups of people, known as protected classes. Under the Fair Housing Act, there are …
Maryland Protected Classes and Fair Housing Rights
Jun 21, 2025 · Learn which protected classes are covered under Maryland fair housing laws, how to take action if you face discrimination, and the forms and support available.
What is a Protected Class under the Fair Housing Act?
The seven federally protected classes under the Fair Housing Act are race, religion, national origin, color, familial status (the presence of children under the age of 18 in a household), sex, …
Maryland REALTORS® > Legal Resources > Fair Housing
Every year, Maryland REALTORS ® works to create an up-to-date guide on Fair Housing regulations at the federal, state, and local levels to be a valuable resource for educating …
Fair Housing: Maryland - National Apartment Association
On these pages, you will find information about 1) the protected classes in each state’s fair housing law, 2) protected classes in the cities and counties in the state’s three largest city or …
Housing Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act - HUD.gov
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
Laws Against Housing Discrimination - People's Law
Oct 27, 2025 · The national policy against housing discrimination is established in the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which is part of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act. The law prohibits …
Fair Housing Protected Classes by State - nomadlease.com
Apr 9, 2024 · Every state has its own protected classes when it comes to Fair Housing laws. Learn more about each with Nomad’s state by state guide.
How Many Classes Are Protected by Federal Fair Housing?
Jul 18, 2025 · The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 explicitly identifies seven protected classes, forming the basis of national anti-discrimination policy. In any covered housing transaction, a …
7 Protected Classes - Fair Housing | Empire Learning
Apr 28, 2025 · The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), …