Fair housing is more than a list of dos and don’ts, rights and penalties, and mandatory continuing education. As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, fair housing protects our livelihood and business as REALTORS® and depends on a free, open market that embraces equal opportunity. REALTORS® recognize the significance of the Fair Housing Act and reconfirm their commitment to upholding fair housing law as well as their commitment to offering equal professional service to all in their search for real property
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LEGAL UPDATE: NEW TENANTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
LEGAL UPDATE: NEW TENANT’S BILL OF RIGHTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY On May 3, 2022, the Miami-Dade County Board of County...
Legal Update: New Law Requiring 60-day Notification Periods for Rent Increases & Termination of Month-to-Month Rentals in Miami-Dade County
The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners passed a new ordinance that requires landlords to give residential tenants at least...
“Source of income” discrimination law updates
Make sure you are staying informed of all the federal, state, and local fair housing laws! “Source of income” is...
Potential Fair Housing Liability and the Buyer Love Letter
“Potential Fair Housing Liability and the Buyer Love Letter” By: Shahrzad Emami, Esq. Chief Legal Counsel MIAMI Association of REALTORS®...
Fair Housing Claim Alleges Racial Discrimination by Sellers
Real estate agents need to understand how to respond when a client violates fair housing laws. By acting swiftly to...
Create Advertisements with Fair Housing in Mind
Advertising your services to a broad audience helps your business succeed, but intentionally or unintentionally creating discriminatory advertisements can not...
Love Letters or Liability Letters?
Buyer love letters are a tactic used by some buyers in an attempt to stand out to a seller, especially...
Legal Update: ADA Website Compliance for Realtors
In response to many of you receiving demand letters claiming that your websites are not compliant, Florida Realtors and Promet...
Steer Clear of “Steering”
“Steering” is the practice of influencing a buyer’s choice of communities based upon one of the protected characteristics under the...
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Fair Housing News
3 years after big Newsday exposé, penalties come for brokerages
Keller Williams Greater Nassau, Keller Williams Realty Elite, and Laffey Real Estate will pay $115K as part of a settlement,...
Can tech help promote fair housing? This company says yes.
A groundbreaking solution will begin rolling out this fall...
NAR Sponsors NFHA Program to Expand Housing Opportunities for Underserved Groups
The National Association of REALTORS® announced Monday its sponsorship of the National Fair Housing Alliance’s annual conference, underway now, and...
What Realtors Need to Know About Fair Housing Laws
A detailed look at the Fair Housing Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act, including legal information on “testers” and...
Two years after George Floyd’s death, is real estate honoring its pledges?
Industry leaders promise renewed focus on diversity and equity as industry reckons with its past...
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