
The Fair Housing Act of 1968, also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, was passed by Congress to provide a comprehensive solution to the problem of unlawful discrimination in housing based on race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.
History of Fair Housing
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Fair Housing--It's Your Right
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Citation:
42 U.S.C. §§ 3601—3619 (2014).