Which Florida statute governs fair housing and prohibits discrimination in housing?

• A. F.S. 760 Florida Fair Housing Act
• B. F.S. 101 State Housing Code
• C. F.S. 500 Real Estate Regulations
• D. F.S. 999 Consumer Protection Act

Answer: (A)

Florida's fair housing protections are provided by the Florida Fair Housing Act, codified in Florida Statutes Chapter 760. This statute specifically governs fair housing practices and bars discrimination in all housing-related activities, including sale, rental, financing, advertising, terms and conditions, or denial of housing based on protected characteristics. The act covers categories such as race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, and religion, and it is enforced by the Florida Commission on Human Relations. This makes it the right reference when a Florida exam asks which statute governs fair housing and prohibits discrimination in housing. Other options refer to a general housing code, broad real estate regulations, or consumer protection, which do not specifically address fair housing discrimination in housing.