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Discrimination in housing

Rules on discrimination in relation to rented accommodation and the Public Sector Equality Duty.

This content applies to England

  • Rental discrimination

    When rental discrimination is prohibited, discrimination under the Equality Act, and discrimination against benefits claimants and tenants with children.

  • Public sector equality duty

    Public authorities must have due regard to the need to promote equality but a failure to may not be fatal to the action taken by an authority.

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