Housing Discrimination

Age

It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on his or her age. Age is a protected category under the Massachusetts fair housing laws. However, there are some exceptions. Minors are not protected and the protections do not extend to residency in state or federally-aided housing for the elderly, or to housing intended for use as housing for persons 55 years of age and over, or to housing for individuals age 62 or over.