Housing Discrimination
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Unlawful treatment of individuals in housing-related transactions based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status.
The tenant filed a complaint alleging housing discrimination after being denied an apartment because of her ethnicity.
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Commentary
Often arises in civil rights and real estate law; precise terms vary under statutes but generally focus on prohibiting bias in sale, rental, and financing of housing.
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