The Federal Fair Housing Act is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in the rental, buying, or financing of homes and apartments on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Open housing refers to a condition where housing units can be purchased or leased irrespective of the buyer's or tenant's racial, ethnic, color, national origin, familial status, sex, or religious characteristics. This ensures equal housing opportunities for all and is supported by federal fair housing laws.
