You are protected against unlawful housing discrimination on the basis of your sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation). The Fair Housing Act protection from sex discrimination include sexual orientation and gender identity. That means it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of your sex, your sexual orientation and/or your gender identity in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings and in other housing related transactions. If you are denied an opportunity to rent or buy a home because of your sex, your gender identity and or your sexual orientation , you are a victim of illegal housing discrimination. It is also illegal for landlords and other housing providers to treat current residents or tenants differently because of their sex or their perceived or actual gender identity or sexual orientation.
Sexual harassment in housing is illegal and is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. There are two main types of sexual harassment: (1) quid pro quo and (2) hostile environment sexual harassment.
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If you believe you were discriminated against because of your sex, file a complaint.
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