Fair Housing
Massachusetts State Fair Housing Law
State and federal law prohibit discrimination in the sale and rental of housing by property owners, landlords, property managers, mortgage lenders, and real estate agents.
In Massachusetts, it is unlawful for anyone to discriminate against a current or prospective tenant or potential buyer based on:
Race Color National Origin Age Religion | Sex Familial Status (i.e. children) Gender Identity Disability Marital Status |
Source of Income (e.g. Section 8 voucher) Sexual Orientation Veteran or Active Military Status Genetic Information |
Are you facing housing d
iscrimination? Click on the links below for organizations that may be able to assist you:
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
The following Towns have Fair Housing programs that may be able to assist you if you are facing discrimination, click on the Town where you are experiencing discrimination to see what resources and/or assistance may be available:
Other Fair Housing Resources and Presentations:
WestMetro HOME Consortium Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2021 - The thirteen cities and towns that belong to the Consortium commit to taking meaninful and measurable actions to break down barriers to fair housing choice and affirmativetly further fair housing for all protected classes. This document describes the specific action the Consortium should take to do so.
Fair Housing Law, Rights and Responsibilities - Presentation by Nadiyah Humber, Esq., Suffolk University
Fair Housing Compliance, Conciderations for Land Use and Planning Decisions - Presentation by Jennifer Goldson, JM Goldson
Suffolk Law Housing Discrimination Testing Program
