These are some of the acts that are prohibited in the housing context under the FHA and the FEHA if they are based on protected characteristics (listed above):

• Refusing to sell or rent
• Refusing to negotiate for housing
• Making housing unavailable
• Discriminating on terms, conditions or privileges in rental or sale
• Discriminatory advertising or statements
• Discriminating in the provisions of brokerage services
• Inducing panic selling
• "Redlining"
• Restricting housing choices, by words or conduct, in connection with buying or renting a dwelling (steering)
• Harassment
• Refusing a request for reasonable accommodation or a reasonable modification due to disability
• Refusing to make a mortgage loan or other financial assistance for a dwelling
• Discriminating in appraising a dwelling
• Denying homeowners insurance coverage
• Discriminating in terms of conditions of homeowners insurance
• Giving unequal access to facilities, amenities, or common areas
• Retaliating against someone who intends to file or has filed a fair housing complaint