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. The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and Pinellas County Chapter 70 prohibit discrimination in housing.Time Limits for Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint: You may file a complaint with the JHRC within one (1) year of the alleged discriminatory act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based upon national origin. 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.