New Hanover Human Relations Commission “Fair Housing It’s Not An Option It’s the Law” 39th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act April 2007 HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IS AGAINST THE LAW The Fair Housing Ordinance of New Hanover County makes it ILLEGAL for anyone TO REFUSE to rent, sell, or make a housing loan based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability. For questions about the Fair Housing laws or to report housing discrimination, call the New Hanover Human Relations Commission at 798-7600.