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  • The Ohio Fair Housing Act of 1965 prevented discrimination in real estate sales and rentals in the state of Ohio, marking a significant moment in desegregation efforts and helping to set a civil rights precedent in the United States.

    History

    Before passing of the Act in 1965, housing discrimination in Ohio was widespread. Minorities were unable to find landlords who would allow them to rent or agents who would sell to them, despite adequate financial capabilities.

    Function

    The Ohio Fair Housing Act prevents discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, national orientation, disability, or family status in the real estate industry.

    Features

    The Ohio Fair Housing Act specifically prevents the refusal to rent, sell, insure, or finance a property for an individual based on the above-listed types of discrimination.

    Significance

    Ohio enacted their Fair Housing Act three years earlier than required by the United States government, no doubt playing a part in motivating passing of the National Fair Housing Act in 1968.

    Considerations

    Although the Act was a significant moment in movements toward equality, it did not fully end civil rights violations in housing. Revisions have been made to the Ohio Fair Housing Act throughout the years to coincide with the state's growth in civil rights awareness.

    Source:

    Ohio History Central

    Ohio Civil Rights Commission

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