Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.08.100
Multiple listing services
Operative Text
Denying any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or to discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of factors set forth in Section 19.04.010 .
Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.08.100 prohibits the exclusion of any person from a multiple listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or similar real-estate-related organization or facility based on the protected characteristics enumerated in Section 19.04.010. The rule also bars discriminatory treatment in the terms or conditions under which someone may access, join, or participate in such services or organizations. In short, membership and participation in real-estate trade infrastructure must be offered on equal terms regardless of protected status.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Harwood Heights § 19.08.100, property owners and managers who participate in multiple listing services or real estate organizations are expected to ensure that their involvement in those bodies does not contribute to discriminatory membership or access practices based on the protected factors listed in Section 19.04.010. Compliant operators generally review the membership policies of any MLS or brokerage organization they belong to and avoid supporting rules or practices that would exclude or disadvantage participants on protected grounds. Maintaining consistent, non-discriminatory standards for any referrals or cooperative arrangements with such organizations is a hallmark of compliant operation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Harwood Heights § 19.08.100 establishes that individuals may not be denied access to or membership in multiple listing services, real estate brokers' organizations, or related facilities on the basis of protected characteristics identified in Section 19.04.010. If a person believes they have been excluded from or treated unequally within such an organization because of a protected characteristic, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the applicable local fair housing authority or contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Documenting any communications or denials related to access or membership can be relevant when pursuing available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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