Fair Housing Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ·  Last Updated: March 2026

1. Our Commitment

RentsMatch is committed to full compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act and all applicable state and local fair housing laws. Everyone deserves equal access to housing opportunities.

2. Protected Classes

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate based on:

  • Race or Color
  • National Origin
  • Religion
  • Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
  • Familial Status (having children under 18, pregnancy, or adoption)
  • Disability (physical or mental)

3. Prohibited Actions

Landlords on RentsMatch may NOT:

  • Refuse to rent based on a protected class
  • Set different rental terms based on a protected class
  • Advertise preferences or limitations based on a protected class
  • Impose different application requirements based on a protected class
  • Refuse reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities

4. Reasonable Accommodations

Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including allowing assistance animals and providing accessible parking.

5. Permissible Screening Criteria

Landlords may use objective, consistently applied criteria including:

  • Income and ability to pay rent
  • Credit history and credit score
  • Rental history and references
  • Employment verification

6. Filing a Complaint

If you believe you experienced housing discrimination:

7. Contact

Email: [email protected]

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