Fair Housing Laws
Under the federal Fair Housing Act and the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, it is illegal to discriminate in the rental, sale, or financing of housing based on someone's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or gender identity.
If you think you may be a victim of housing discrimination, contact the NHLA Fair Housing Project. Together we can fight discrimination in our communities and help protect everyone's right to live where they choose.
To contact the Fair Housing Project, call 1-800-921-1115. TTY access through Relay NH: 1-800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. We will provide you with a qualified interpreter if you have a limited ability to speak or understand English.
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Reasonable Modifications
Landlords must permit reasonable modifications to allow people with disabilities to fully use and enjoy their home. Has your landlord told you that you can’t install a flashing doorbell or grab bars? Contact us.
National Origin
Landlords can’t deny you housing or evict you because of your birthplace, ancestry, or ethnicity. Do you think a prospective landlord hasn’t called you back because of your accent? Contact us.
Reasonable Accommodations
Landlords must grant reasonable accommodations to allow people with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy their home. Is your landlord evicting you because of your assistance animal? Contact us.
Familial Status
Landlords can’t discriminate against you because you have children under age 18 or are pregnant. Has a prospective landlord told you the apartment you applied for isn’t safe for young kids? Contact us.
Fair housing laws prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Learn more here.
