Housing discrimination occurs when individuals or groups are treated unfairly in housing-related activities based on characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. This unfair treatment can manifest in various ways, including denial of rental applications, unfair pricing, or steering clients toward certain neighborhoods. In many countries, laws like the Fair Housing Act in the United States aim to prevent such discrimination and promote equal housing opportunities. These laws help ensure that everyone has the right to choose where they live without facing bias or prejudice based on their personal characteristics.