Fair Housing / Equal Housing Opportunity

Below are some resources to assist you in ensuring your home sale or lease is compliant with federal and state laws regarding Fair Housing / Equal Housing Opportunity.

The general rule is to avoid ads that indicate a preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender and orientation), disability, familial status, or national origin. 

• Phrases to Avoid: https://kb.crmls.org/knowledgebase/fair-housing-keywords-and-phrases/

Some examples of things to avoid:

• “no children,” which indicates discrimination on the basis of familial status,
• "child-friendly neighborhood" likewise is not acceptable.
• “no wheelchairs,” which indicates disability discrimination.
• "Catholic church nearby" advertising a specific denomination is unacceptable as it is considered steering.

Federal Fair Housing Overview

• https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview

State Fair Housing Laws

• http://lawatlas.org/datasets/state-fair-housing-protections-1498143743

Additional Resources

• Advertising Guidelines: https://nationalfairhousing.org/responsibleadvertising/
• Fair Housing Posters: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/marketing

If you believe ANY homecoin advertisement or homecoin listed property is violating Federal Fair Housing law or applicable state laws regarding fair housing, please contact us immediately by submitting a support ticket.