The protections afforded against discrimination on the basis of familial status shall apply to any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings.55 and older communities in Florida must comply with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses discrimination in diverse contexts, ranging from discriminatory voter.