Fair housing is the law, and our policy
MoveMatched supports equal housing opportunity. We follow the federal Fair Housing Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law. Everyone gets the same help, the same information and the same choice of agents.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01
Who is protected
Federal Fair Housing Act (everywhere in the US)
It is illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental or financing of housing because of:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- National origin
- Disability
- Familial status (having children under 18 or being pregnant)
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
New Jersey protects these traits in housing, actual or perceived:
- Race or color
- Religion or creed
- National origin, nationality or ancestry
- Sex, pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Disability
- Marital status or domestic partnership or civil union status
- Liability for military service
- Familial status
- Source of lawful income used for rent or mortgage payments
New York State Human Rights Law
New York State protects these characteristics, among others listed by the Division of Human Rights:
- Age
- Arrest record
- Citizenship or immigration status
- Creed or religion
- Disability
- Familial status
- Gender identity or expression
- Lawful source of income
- Marital status
- Military status
- National origin
- Race or color
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Status as a victim of domestic violence
New York City Human Rights Law
In New York City, housing protections also cover the following, in addition to the classes above:
- Age
- Immigration or citizenship status
- Gender, including gender identity
- Height and weight
- Marital status and partnership status
- Status as a veteran or active military service member
- Criminal record
- Lawful occupation
- Lawful source of income
- The presence of children
- Status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses
What we promise
- We never steer anyone toward or away from a town, a neighborhood or a building.
- Every town page uses the same layout and the same wording. Only the town name, county and facts about places and transit change.
- We do not describe neighborhoods by who lives there, and we make no claims about school quality or safety. We link to official school district and town websites instead.
- Our forms never ask about race, religion, national origin, family size, disability or any other protected trait. Language preference is optional and only used to match you with an agent who speaks your language.
- Partner agents must follow fair housing laws. We stop working with any agent who does not.
- If you have a disability and need help using this site, tell us and we will help another way.
How to report housing discrimination
If you think you were treated unfairly, you can file a complaint for free. Deadlines are short, so act quickly.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
For violations of the federal Fair Housing Act anywhere in the US.
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
For housing in New Jersey. The Division says complaints must be filed within 180 days of the incident.
New York State Division of Human Rights
For housing anywhere in New York State.
New York City Commission on Human Rights
For housing in the five boroughs. The Commission says complaints must be filed within one year of the last act.
New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure
New York requires real estate licensees to give buyers, sellers, renters and landlords the state's Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form. You can read the official form here.
This page is general information, not legal advice. The official agency pages are the final word.