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Fair Housing Law forbids discrimination in housing because of a person's
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status (presence of family
member under the age of 18 in the household), disability and/or sexual
orientation/gender identity. These are its provisions.
It is unlawful for a real estate operator, broker or sales agent:
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To refuse to sell, rent, lease or exchange real property for
discriminatory reasons. |
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To refuse to receive or transmit good-faith offers to purchase or rent.
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To deny services or facilities relating to real property transactions.
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To represent that real property is not available for inspection, sale or
rental when, in fact, it is.
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To retain a sales listing with the understanding that the seller plans
to discriminate. |
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To discriminate in the terms or conditions of sale or rental.
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It is unlawful:
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To coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any person in the
exercise or enjoyment of any housing right. |
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To discriminate in granting rates, terms, conditions or services of
financial assistance in real estate transactions. |
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To discriminate in the making or purchasing of loans.
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It is unlawful for a real estate operator or a financial institution:
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To engage in the tactics and practices of panic-selling (for example,
selling because minorities move into an area) |
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To represent that the racial composition of a neighborhood may change or
that property values may lower or to make similar false and misleading
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It is unlawful for an insurance agent to discriminate in terms, conditions,
or privileges of insurance against hazards to a housing accommodations
It is unlawful for a multiple listing service/real estate organization to
deny access or restrict membership or participation for discriminatory reasons.
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