Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.08.090
Listings
Operative Text
Entering into a listing agreement which discriminates against any person because of factors set forth in Section 19.04.010 .
Section 19.08.090 of Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing prohibits listing agreements that discriminate against any person on the basis of the protected characteristics enumerated in Section 19.04.010. In other words, the terms or conditions of a real estate listing cannot be structured in a way that excludes or treats people differently because of those protected factors. This rule applies at the point of entering into the listing agreement itself, making discrimination at that early stage of the housing process a violation of the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19.08.090, property owners and managers who work with real estate agents or brokers to list a rental or sale should ensure that any listing agreement they sign contains no language, conditions, or instructions that would discriminate on the basis of the characteristics protected under Section 19.04.010. Compliant operators typically review listing agreements before signing to confirm that marketing instructions and tenant-selection criteria are neutral with respect to all protected classes. Keeping records of listing agreements and any communications with listing agents can help demonstrate adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19.08.090 gives individuals the right to be free from discrimination embedded in listing agreements, meaning a property should not have been listed in a way that screened out or targeted people based on the protected characteristics in Section 19.04.010. If you believe a listing agreement was structured to discriminate against you, general enforcement paths include filing a fair housing complaint with the relevant local or state agency, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Documenting the listing terms, any communications received, and the timeline of events can be useful when pursuing any of these avenues.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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