Fair Housing Notice | ApartmentsAds.com

Federal Fair Housing Act

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. Under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601–3631), it is illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, or financing of housing on the basis of:

Race
Color
Religion
Sex (including sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination)
National origin
Disability (physical or mental)
Familial status (presence of children under 18, pregnancy, or custody of minors)

These protections apply to advertising, listing terms, conditions, privileges, and any representation about the availability of housing.

Additional Protected Classes by State

Many states and cities extend fair housing protection to additional classes beyond federal law. Common state-level additions include (but are not limited to):

Additional Class	Examples of States
Sexual orientation & gender identity	CA, NY, MA, IL, TX, FL, and 20+ others
Marital / partnership status	CA, NY, MA, WA, NJ
Source of income (including housing vouchers)	NY, CA, MA, WA, OR, CT, NJ
Age	NY, CA, FL, MA
Military / veteran status	CA, NY, TX, FL, MA
Citizenship / immigration status	CA, NY, IL
Ancestry	CA, NJ, MA
Genetic information	CA, NY, MA
Eviction history	OR, WA, several localities
Criminal record (ban the box)	Seattle, NYC, several localities

* State-level LGBTQ+ protections in TX and FL are limited; local ordinances may apply. This table is informational only and not legal advice. Consult a fair housing attorney for jurisdiction-specific guidance.

Our Advertising Policy

All listings on ApartmentsAds.com must comply with the Fair Housing Act and applicable state and local laws. We do not accept advertising that states or implies any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on any protected class. This includes but is not limited to:

Descriptive language that signals preference (e.g., “Christian household”, “no children”)
Photos or imagery that express a discriminatory preference
Listings that restrict inquiries to persons of a specific race, sex, religion, nationality, or other protected class
Steering language directing persons toward or away from neighborhoods based on protected characteristics

Reporting a Violation

If you believe a listing on ApartmentsAds.com violates fair housing laws:

Report to us: Email fairhousing@apartmentads.com with the listing URL and a brief description. We investigate all reports and remove violating listings, typically within 24–48 hours.
Report to HUD: File a complaint at hud.gov/fairhousing or call 1-800-669-9777 (voice) / 1-800-927-9275 (TTY). HUD will investigate complaints filed within one year of the alleged discriminatory act.
File a private lawsuit: You may bring a civil action in federal district court within two years of the discriminatory act.
State agencies: Most states have a state fair housing agency or human rights commission that also accepts complaints.
National Fair Housing Alliance: nationalfairhousing.org can connect you with local fair housing organizations nationwide.

Reasonable Accommodations

Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must provide reasonable accommodations and modifications for persons with disabilities. If you believe you have been denied a reasonable accommodation that was requested from a property advertised on this site, contact HUD or your local fair housing agency.

Contact

Fair housing concerns: fairhousing@apartmentads.com

HUD Fair Housing: hud.gov/fairhousing — 1-800-669-9777