What other types of activities are covered under fair housing laws?
• Advertising: Fair housing laws state that it is unlawful to “…make, print, publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on one of the protected classes.” Ads that say “no children,” “adults only,” “Catholic church nearby,” “male or female preferred” are examples of illegal ads. • Harassment: It is unlawful to threaten or intimidate persons in a protected class or any individual who is supporting these persons in pursuit of their rights.
