The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing and related transactions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, "handicap" and national origin.
The Law
The Massachusetts Fair Housing statute prohibits discrimination based on of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, children, handicap, and receipt of public assistance or housing subsidy in the selling, renting or leasing of housing accommodations, commercial space, or land intended for use as such.