Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-53
Appraising; insurance
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It is unlawful to discriminate in the appraisal of the value of real estate or in the sale of insurance in connection with a real estate transaction because of the race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, or national origin of the person.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-53 makes it unlawful to treat a property appraisal or a related insurance transaction differently based on a person's race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule covers both the valuation of real estate and the sale of insurance tied to a real estate deal. Any differential treatment rooted in these protected characteristics is prohibited, regardless of which party in the transaction is affected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-53, property owners and managers who engage appraisers or arrange insurance in connection with real estate transactions are expected to ensure those processes are conducted without regard to a buyer's, seller's, or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators typically document that appraisal and insurance decisions are based solely on objective, property-related criteria. Maintaining clear records of how appraisers are selected and how insurance terms are determined 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.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-53 gives individuals the right to have their real estate appraised and insured without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, or national origin. If a person believes an appraisal or insurance decision in a real estate transaction was influenced by one of these characteristics, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local human relations commission, contacting a fair housing organization, or reaching out to a tenant-rights group for information about available remedies. Federal fair housing agencies may also accept complaints related to appraisal and insurance discrimination covered by provisions like § 54-53.
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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