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The Eviction Record Sealing and Fairness in Renting Amendment Act strengthened protections for people with housing vouchers...

Vivian was thrilled to find a unit in Northwest DC for herself and her two young daughters, but soon after touring, the leasing agent discouraged her from applying, citing the size of her family.

For some renters, it can be difficult to parse whether the Fair Housing Act and other housing laws apply to their living situation.

One form of familial status discrimination involves restricting the number of individuals that can live in a home.

By Alexia Smokler, Presidential Management Fellow with HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Buying a home and starting (or growing) a family should be among the most joyful moments [...]