discriminatory housing practices

Discriminatory housing practices refer to actions and policies that unfairly limit housing opportunities based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, or family status. This can include denying rentals or sales, imposing different terms, or discouraging individuals from certain neighborhoods. These practices undermine equal access to housing, perpetuating segregation and inequality. Laws like the Fair Housing Act in the U.S. aim to protect individuals against such discrimination, promoting fair treatment in the housing market for everyone.