Fair Housing Notice

Our Commitment

We are committed to fair housing practices and equal opportunity in all real estate transactions. We pledge to provide professional real estate services to all clients without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:

• Race
• Color
• National Origin
• Religion
• Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
• Familial Status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18)
• Disability

Prohibited Practices

Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate by:

• Refusing to rent or sell housing
• Refusing to negotiate for housing
• Making housing unavailable
• Denying a dwelling
• Setting different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling
• Providing different housing services or facilities
• Falsely denying that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental
• For profit, persuading owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) or
• Denying anyone access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing

Additional Protections

In addition to federal protections, many state and local jurisdictions provide additional fair housing protections. These may include protections based on:

• Age
• Marital Status
• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity
• Source of Income
• Military or Veteran Status
• Student Status

Accessibility Requirements

The Fair Housing Act also requires that new multifamily housing with four or more units be designed and built to be accessible to persons with disabilities. This includes:

• Accessible building entrances on an accessible route
• Accessible common use areas
• Usable doors (32 inches clear width)
• Accessible routes through the dwelling
• Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls in accessible locations
• Reinforced bathroom walls for grab bars
• Usable kitchens and bathrooms

Reasonable Accommodations

Landlords must make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford persons with disabilities equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.

Filing a Complaint

If you believe you have been discriminated against in housing, you can file a complaint by:

• Contacting HUD at 1-800-669-9777 (toll free)
• 1-800-927-9275 (TTY)
• Online at www.hud.gov/fairhousing
• Visiting your local HUD office
• Sending a letter to: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street S.W., Room 5204, Washington, D.C. 20410-2000

Time Limits

You have one year from the date of the alleged discrimination to file a complaint with HUD. You may file a lawsuit in federal or state court within two years of the alleged discrimination.

Additional Resources

For more information about fair housing laws and your rights:

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: www.hud.gov
• National Fair Housing Alliance: www.nationalfairhousing.org
• Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST: www.fairhousingfirst.org
• Local fair housing organizations

Contact Us

If you have questions about fair housing or our commitment to equal opportunity, please contact us through our main contact page. We are here to serve all clients with professionalism, integrity, and respect.