Mississippi is one of a minority of states that doesn't have its own fair housing law. But if you're renting or looking for an apartment in Mississippi, don't despair. The Fair Housing Act (FHA), a federal law, applies with full force in Mississippi, protecting tenants and prospective tenants alike from illegal housing discrimination.
Thanks to the FHA, apartment dwellers in all parts of Mississippi have the right to enjoy their housing without facing discrimination based on these protected classes:
- race
- color
- religion
- national origin
- sex
- disability
- familial status.
