Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1491.21
Brokerage services
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A person may not deny any person access to, or membership or participation in, a multiple listing service, real estate brokers' organization or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or may not discriminate against a person in the terms or conditions of access, membership or participation in such an organization, service or facility because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.
Arizona law under A.R.S. § 41-1491.21 prohibits any person or organization from blocking access to, or imposing unequal terms of participation in, real estate brokerage services—including multiple listing services and brokers' organizations—on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The rule applies both to outright denial of membership and to discriminatory conditions placed on those who are allowed to participate. It extends fair-housing protections into the professional infrastructure of the real estate industry, not just the transaction itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who participate in multiple listing services or real estate brokers' organizations should be aware that A.R.S. § 41-1491.21 requires those organizations to provide equal access and equal terms of participation regardless of a member's or applicant's protected characteristics. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage relationships or MLS memberships they rely on are with organizations that maintain nondiscriminatory membership policies. Keeping records of how brokerage services are selected and used can support a consistent, documented approach to fair-housing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491.21, tenants and prospective renters benefit indirectly from this provision because it prohibits discrimination within the professional networks—such as multiple listing services and brokers' organizations—that control access to available rental housing. If a person believes they were steered away from rental opportunities because a brokerage or MLS applied discriminatory membership or participation rules, that concern can be raised with Arizona's Civil Rights Division or with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which enforces parallel federal fair-housing requirements. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what complaint processes are available.
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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