Topic · 13 policies
Fair housing & discrimination
Protected classes, advertising, disability, harassment
- 7.4Fair HousingWe live and work in a diverse, multi-cultural society. The Company is committed to equal opportunity, fair housing, and complying with all applicable local, state, and…
- 11.9Fair Housing in AdvertisingThe Company is committed to equal opportunity and fair housing in all of its advertising. Federal law states that a broker may not print, publish, or make any…
- 13.1Fair Housing LawsThe major federal fair housing law is the Fair Housing Act. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and…
- 13.2Discrimination ChargesThe Company will investigate any accusation of discrimination. If the investigation confirms a possible violation of discrimination laws, your actions may be reported to…
- 13.3HarassmentProfessional behavior is a requirement around your fellow Associates, Managers, Company employees, staff and customers. Harassment is strictly prohibited in this…
- 13.4Sexual Harassment (Policy Against)Any harassment of an associate, whether agent, employee or applicant, because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, or handicap is…
- 14.35Potential Liability Relating to Fair HousingCompany policy is to follow the Fair Housing laws at all times.
- 14.36Prohibited ActionsIn the sale or rental of property, unless an exemption applies, no Associate may take any action that will discriminate against another in the seven protected classes…
- 14.37The Role of Federal, State, and Local Governments in Fair Housing LawThe Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been given the task of administering the federal fair housing laws. Rules and regulations developed by HUD have…
- 14.38DisabilityA disability for purposes of fair housing laws may be defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
- 14.39Fair Housing Laws as Applied to Those with DisabilitiesFederal fair housing law, as set forth above, provides for the following with respect to persons with disabilities: - It is unlawful to refuse to rent to someone with a…
- 14.40Familial StatusThe Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added familial status as a protected class to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. It is unlawful under this act to deny housing…
- 14.41Fair Housing Practices (Definitions)Redlining Refusing to make mortgage loans or issue insurance policies in specific geographical areas for reasons other than the qualification of the applicant is known…
