House discrimination, usually referred to as housing discrimination, is a form of discrimination that sometimes takes place between housing providers and those seeking housing. Like most types of discriminations are, house discrimination is unlawful in the United States. Not only does housing discrimination violate the right to housing that all citizens are granted, it is also in direct violation with housing discrimination law, which exists on both a national and local level. In 1968, a nationwide legislation known as the Civil Rights Act was passed, prohibiting housing providers from discriminating against tenants and buyers. According to these laws, providers cannot refuse rent to tenants, or make any other decisions because of a person's race, sex, creed, religion, age, or disability. Other actions that violate housing discrimination law include providing substandard conditions, canceling an agreement, segregating housing, or otherwise harassing on a discriminatory basis.