The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing. The prohibitions under this law specifically cover discrimination on account of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and the presence of children. Additionally, some state and local laws provide additional protections against discrimination, such as sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or marital status. The following resources are a good starting point to learn about your Fair Housing Rights: