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Housing Discrimination

In the sale and rental of housing, no one may discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap.

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cover for  Every landlord's legal guide / Marcia Stewart, Janet Portman & Ann O'Connell Every landlord's legal guide / Marcia Stewart, Janet Portman & Ann O'Connell

Louisiana law

RS 51 §2606.  Discrimination in sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices

Federal law

42 USC §3604. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices