Discrimination In Housing - Missouri

Discrimination In Housing

The Missouri Human Rights Act (Act) makes it illegal to discriminate in any aspect of housing because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, familial status (children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and disability including:

  • Refusing to rent or sell housing
  • Refusing to negotiate for the sale or rental of housing
  • Setting different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling
  • Making housing unavailable to certain individuals
  • Falsely denying that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental
  • Providing different housing services or facilities to certain individuals
  • For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting)
  • Denying certain individuals access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing.

To find out more about discrimination rights in housing, go to housing

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