Kan. Admin. Regs. 21-60 § K.A.R. 21-60-8
Blockbusting.
Operative Text
(a) It shall be unlawful, for profit, to induce or attempt to induce a person to sell or rent real property by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, religion, color, sex, familial status, national origin or ancestry or with a disability. (b) In establishing a discriminatory housing practice under this act it is not necessary that there was in fact profit, as long as profit was a motive for engaging in the blockbusting activity. (c) Prohibited actions under this act include, but are not limited to: (1) engaging, for profit, in conduct (including uninvited solicitations for listings) which conveys to a person that a neighborhood is undergoing or is about to undergo a change in the race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry of persons residing in it, in order to encourage the person to offer real property for sale or rental; and (2) encouraging, for profit, any person to sell or rent a real property through assertions that the entry or prospective entry of persons of a particular race, religion, color, sex, familial status, national origin or ancestry or with disabilities, can or will result in undesirable consequences for the project, neighborhood or community, such as a lowering of property values, an increase in criminal or antisocial behavior, or a decline in the quality of schools or other services or facilities.
K.A.R. 21-60-8 prohibits a practice known as 'blockbusting,' in which someone acts for profit to pressure or persuade property owners to sell or rent by making representations about the racial, religious, or other demographic composition of a neighborhood. The rule covers a broad range of conduct, including unsolicited listing solicitations and statements suggesting that the arrival of certain groups will cause property values to fall, crime to rise, or schools or services to decline. Importantly, actual profit is not required to establish a violation — it is enough that profit was a motivating factor behind the conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under K.A.R. 21-60-8, compliant real estate operators and property managers avoid any communications — solicited or unsolicited — that link neighborhood demographic changes to negative outcomes such as declining property values or deteriorating services. Operators generally ensure that marketing, outreach, and listing solicitation practices are free from references to the race, religion, color, sex, familial status, national origin, ancestry, or disability status of current or prospective neighborhood residents. Maintaining clear, documented policies against blockbusting activity helps demonstrate that profit-motivated demographic steering plays no role in business operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
K.A.R. 21-60-8 establishes that tenants and property owners have a right to be free from blockbusting tactics — meaning no one may lawfully pressure them to sell or rent based on claims about who is moving into their neighborhood. If a person believes they have been subjected to such conduct, they may file a complaint with the Kansas Human Rights Commission, which administers the state's fair housing laws, or explore federal fair housing complaint processes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing advocacy groups can also help individuals understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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