Entry #1458: LGBT housing discrimination in United States

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RegionUnited States
IssueLGBT housing discrimination
StatusSexual orientation and gender identity
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DescriptionThe Fair Housing Act (Title 8 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) protects people from housing discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation nationwide.
Sourceshttps://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_rights_and_obligations#:~:text=It%20is%20illegal%20to%20discriminate,of%20the%20Fair%20Housing%20Act.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Fair-Housing-Act

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edited by jadeywadey. Incorrect description, status and sources - federal law applies.

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Value(REMOVED)Sexual orientation and gender identity
Special StatusVaries by RegionSexual orientation and gender identity
DescriptionHousing protections are administered at nearly all levels of government for housing -- if at all. From local city ordinances to federal law, protections are very scattered, and in general, few explicit laws exist to provide housing protections. Nationwide Protections pending.The Fair Housing Act (Title 8 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) protects people from housing discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation nationwide.
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Housing protections are administered at nearly all levels of government for housing -- if at all. From local city ordinances to federal law, protections are very scattered, and in general, few explicit laws exist to provide housing protections. Nationwide Protections pending. The Fair Housing Act (Title 8 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) protects people from housing discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation nationwide.
Sourceshttp://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/housing-for-lgbt-people-what-you-need-to-know-about-property-ownership-andhttps://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_rights_and_obligations#:~:text=It%20is%20illegal%20to%20discriminate,of%20the%20Fair%20Housing%20Act.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Fair-Housing-Act
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http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/housing-for-lgbt-people-what-you-need-to-know-about-property-ownership-and https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_rights_and_obligations#:~:text=It%20is%20illegal%20to%20discriminate,of%20the%20Fair%20Housing%20Act. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Fair-Housing-Act

edited by Ro_Guy

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DescriptionHousing protections are administered at nearly all levels of government for housing -- if at all. From local city ordinances to federal law, protections are very scattered, and in general, few explicit laws exist to provide housing protections.Housing protections are administered at nearly all levels of government for housing -- if at all. From local city ordinances to federal law, protections are very scattered, and in general, few explicit laws exist to provide housing protections. Nationwide Protections pending.
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Housing protections are administered at nearly all levels of government for housing -- if at all. From local city ordinances to federal law, protections are very scattered, and in general, few explicit laws exist to provide housing protections. Nationwide Protections pending.
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  • Sources are invalid or broken "the source is broken and it looks like they added federal protection in 2021 https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/housing_discrimination_and_persons_identifying_lgbtq"
  • Note field is incorrect "Modern interpretations of the Fair Housing Act include sexual orientation and gender identity as part of the protected class of sex. Thus federal protections do exist https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview#_What_Is_Prohibited?"
  • Other "NOT FULLY CORRECT DUE TO BOBSTOCK--HUD claims that BOBSTOCK applies to housing across board. "
  • Newer law has been passed "Supreme Court Ruled it was legal and constitutional for businesses to refuse service because of sexual orientation or gender identity."

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  • Newer law has been passed
  • Other "HR-5 " Equality Act " has passed in the US House of Reps, pending senate vote. If HR-5 becomes law, there will be nationwide housing protections for LGBT citizens. Status should be updated to "Nationwide Protections pending" "
  • Sources are invalid or broken
  • Duplicate entry "Connecticut is posted twice"

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DescriptionHousing protections are administered at nearly all levels of government for housing -- if at all. From local city ordinances to federal law, protections are very scattered, and in general, few explicit laws exist to provide housing protections.
Sourceshttp://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/housing-for-lgbt-people-what-you-need-to-know-about-property-ownership-and