Georgia’s Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on disability, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or familial status.
Written by Emily Maracle Reviewed by Melanie Reiff Updated on Jan 31, 2024
Under Georgia’s Fair Housing Act, every Georgian has the right to compete for housing on a fair and equitable basis. This means brokers, real estate agents, landlords, or even financial institutions can’t deny someone housing based on their race, disability, sex, color, national origin, religion, or familial status.
The federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) was enacted in 1968, after the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was passed, which expanded on the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discriminating against someone during housing-related activities is illegal in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.
Furthermore, in 2021, the Fair Housing Act amended the original definition of sex to sexual orientation or gender identity , giving more people protection from housing discrimination.
Although the Fair Housing Act is designed to protect those in the United States, filing a complaint can vary depending on where you live. To learn more about the Fair Housing Act in Georgia,
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