Fair Housing Act

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Definition: Fair Housing Act


Fair Housing Act

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Federal legislation that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, gender, national origin, or religion. The Fair Housing Act is a subsection of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.



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Definition Sources


Definitions for Fair Housing Act are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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