The full explanation
The law prohibits refusing to sell or rent you a home, setting different terms or publishing ads that state a preference based on your national origin. According to the CFPB, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act also prohibits lenders from discriminating against you because of your national origin when you apply for credit, such as a mortgage.
An example
A landlord texts Hugo that he does not rent “to people from your country.” Hugo saves the message, because the Fair Housing Act prohibits refusing to rent based on national origin.
You will see it in…
- Rental or sale ads that state a preference based on country of origin
- Housing or lending discrimination complaints
- The text of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3604)
