Refuse to make or purchase a mortgage loan, or fail to provide information regarding loans
Impose different terms or conditions on a loan, such as different interest rates, points or fees
Discriminate in appraising property
It is illegal for anyone to retaliate against an individual who has filed a housing discrimination complaint, or participated in an investigation of a housing discrimination complaint.
What Housing Providers Can Do To Prevent Discrimination
Develop and post a written anti-discrimination policy and discipline those who engage in discriminatory behavior
Provide training for all managers and employees in fair housing law
Take immediate corrective action upon determining that discrimination has occurred
Apply standards equally to all tenants
What Renters and Buyers Can Do
Report incidents of discrimination to the salesperson or manager
If complaints are not resolved, report the discrimination to the broker or owner
WHEN APPLYING AND QUALIFYING FOR HOUSING, WHAT IS IMPORTANT ARE YOUR CREDIT HISTORY, REFERENCES AND YOUR ABILITY TO PAY.
Additional Resources
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Montana Department of Labor & Industry Board of Realty Regulation
Montana Department of Commerce Housing Division