Jacksonville — Ch. 10 Fair Housing § 10-14
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This chapter shall apply, respectively, to every real estate agent who, within the city, performs any function as such real estate agent but does not maintain an office or place of doing business within the city; and this chapter applies to every real estate agent and lending institution who maintains an office or place of doing business within the city; provided, however, that the provisions of this chapter shall not be so construed as to prohibit a real estate broker or real estate agent, on behalf of the owner, from inquiring into and reporting upon qualifications of any prospective buyer or tenant with respect to limitations or exclusions other than those of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or unfavorable discharge from military service.
Jacksonville's fair housing rules under Ch. 10 § 10-14 extend to real estate agents operating anywhere within the city, whether or not they maintain a local office, and to lending institutions that do maintain a city office. The chapter's protections cover characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, ancestry, creed, and military discharge status. One carve-out allows agents and brokers to screen prospective buyers or tenants on legitimate, non-discriminatory qualifications — just not on any of those protected characteristics.
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Real estate agents and lending institutions subject to Ch. 10 § 10-14 are generally expected to apply the same screening criteria to all prospective buyers and tenants regardless of protected characteristics. Compliant operators typically document the objective, non-discriminatory standards they use when evaluating applicants, so that any inquiry into qualifications can be shown to rest on permissible grounds. Maintaining clear, consistent written policies helps demonstrate that no protected characteristic played a role in a coverage or transaction decision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ch. 10 § 10-14, prospective buyers and renters in Jacksonville are protected from being screened out on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, ancestry, creed, or military discharge status. If you believe a real estate agent or lender applied those criteria unlawfully, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local fair housing office, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization, or reaching out to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Keeping records of communications with agents or lenders can be useful when pursuing any of those avenues.
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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