what was the fair housing act of 1968 
the fair housing act of 1968 outlaws discrimination against home renters and buyers by landlords sellers and lenders on account of their race color religion national origin later amendments added sex disability and familial status the act is enforced by the u s department of housing and urban development hud 8 the u s department of justice can file suit under the act if there is a pattern or practice of discrimination or where a denial of rights to a group raises an issue of general public importance 13states can enhance but cannot reduce the protections under the fair housing act 