Examples of Fair Housing Act in a sentence
HUD is responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619, and has implemented regulations for section 4545 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Safety and Soundness Act, 12 U.S.C. §§ 4501-4642 (Safety and · Soundness Act).
Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate in the rental or sale of housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status.
The Safety and Soundness Act authorizes HUD to "review and comment on the underwriting and appraisal guidelines" of the Enterprises "to ensure that such guidelines are consistent with the Fair Housing Act and [section 4545 of the Safety and Soundness Act]." 12 U.S.C. § 4545(6).
HUD will provide Fl--IFA a periodic digest of information on complaints accepted for filing under the Fair Housing Act against a regulated entity.
The Fair Housing Act also authorizes HUD to enforce the Fair Housing Act against entities, including the Enterprises, following receipt of a private complaint or after opening an investigation under a HUD Secretary-initiated investigation or complaint.