Apartment Home Living Policy
Apartment Home Living will not knowingly accept or permit any advertisement for real estate that is in violation of the law. It is our policy that all housing advertised on this website is available on an equal opportunity basis.
The Law
Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits all racial discrimination in the sale or rental of property.
The Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act declares a national policy of fair housing throughout the United States, making illegal any discrimination in the sale, lease or rental of housing, or making housing otherwise unavailable, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in places of public accommodations and commercial facilities.
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act makes discrimination unlawful with respect to any aspect of a credit application on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program.
State and Local Laws
State and local laws may provide coverage and prohibit discrimination based on classifications not covered by federal law.
IF YOU SUSPECT DISCRIMINATION
Complaints concerning discrimination in housing may be filed with the nearest office of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or by calling HUD’s toll free number, 1-800-669-9777.
You can contact HUD on the Internet at http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/index.cfm