In effect
Moderate protection
HUD FHEO Guidance — Application of Fair Housing Act to Tenant Screening
United States · HUD FHEO Guidance (May 2, 2024)
HUD guidance applying the Fair Housing Act to algorithmic tenant screening — landlords and screening vendors share liability for discriminatory outcomes.
Technical detail
HUD FHEO guidance: explains how FHA disparate-impact framework applies to algorithmic tenant-screening tools; covers data inputs (criminal history, credit), proxy discrimination, screening criteria, vendor responsibility, and required documentation. Aligns with US v. RealPage parallel enforcement.
Who is protected: Rental applicants from algorithmic housing discrimination
Who must comply: Landlords + tenant-screening vendors
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2024-05-02 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-02 |
| Citation | HUD FHEO Guidance (May 2, 2024) |
| Enforced by | HUD / DOJ Civil Rights / state AGs |
| Private right of action | Yes — individuals can sue |
| Penalties | FHA civil penalties + private right of action |
| Topics | housing and credit decisions · automated decision-making · consumer protection |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Guidance on Application of FHA to Tenant Screening (PDF) ↗ |
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- DC Algorithm Bill (not enacted) · Expired
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- NJ AG Platkin / DCR · In effect
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