Fair housing
Turned away for who you are
It is against the law to refuse to rent to you, charge you more, harass you or evict you because of your race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, family status or source of income, including a housing voucher. We take discrimination complaints to the city’s and federal fair-housing agencies and, when it’s needed, to court.
What fair housing covers
Being turned away
A listing that was suddenly taken, or a landlord who stopped calling once they met you.
Vouchers refused
A landlord who won’t take a housing voucher may be breaking the law.
Accommodations
A ramp, a ground-floor unit or a support animal for a disability, asked for and refused.
Harassment
Slurs, threats or a landlord who targets you after you complain.
Questions tenants ask us
How do I know it was discrimination?
Often you can’t be sure at first. Write down what was said and when, keep the listing, and call us. Testing and records can show the pattern.
Is there a deadline to file a complaint?
Yes, and it’s counted from what happened, so call as soon as you can.
Can I be evicted for complaining?
Retaliating against a tenant for a fair-housing complaint is itself against the law.