Federal law protects you from discrimination when buying, renting or financing a home. Here's what you need to know — and how SilloSpace upholds these protections.
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on the following characteristics. Many states and cities add additional protections.
Race & Color
National Origin
Religion
Sex & Gender
Familial Status
Disability
Color
Plus State Laws
Refusing to sell or rent
A landlord or seller cannot refuse to deal with you based on a protected characteristic.
Discriminatory statements
Advertising, statements or questions that indicate a preference for or against any protected group are illegal.
Different terms or conditions
Offering different lease terms, prices or availability to different people based on protected characteristics.
Steering
Directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighbourhoods based on race, religion or other protected traits.
Blockbusting
Inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting the neighbourhood's character is changing due to the arrival of a protected group.
Discriminatory lending
Banks and lenders cannot deny loans, charge different rates or impose different terms based on protected characteristics.
All listings are reviewed against fair housing standards before publication.
Our AI recommendation and search systems are regularly audited for disparate impact.
Agents on the platform must agree to our Fair Housing Code of Conduct.
We provide an easy reporting tool for suspected violations — accessible on every listing.
Our open-source Fair Housing Classifier is freely available for use across the industry.
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination on SilloSpace or elsewhere, you can file a complaint with HUD or contact us directly.