Cal. Civ. Code § 213.050
Discrimination in selling or renting by real estate agencies prohibited
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It shall be unlawful to deny 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, because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, or familial status.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 213.050 prohibits real estate–related organizations—including multiple listing services, brokers' associations, and similar industry groups—from excluding any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, or familial status. The rule applies to access, membership, and participation in these organizations, not just to individual property transactions. It reflects a broader principle that the infrastructure supporting the housing market must itself remain free from discriminatory gatekeeping.
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Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 213.050, real estate brokers and property managers who participate in multiple listing services or industry organizations should be aware that those organizations are legally required to admit and serve members without regard to protected characteristics. Compliant operators generally ensure that their own referral networks and cooperative arrangements do not rely on organizations that restrict access along prohibited lines. Keeping records of MLS membership terms and organizational bylaws can help demonstrate that business relationships align with the statute's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 213.050 gives individuals the right to be free from discrimination when seeking access to the real estate industry's shared infrastructure, such as MLS platforms and brokers' associations—rights that can affect how housing opportunities are presented to the public. If a person believes they have been denied membership or participation in such an organization because of a protected characteristic, Missouri's Human Rights Act provides complaint mechanisms, including filing with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing advocacy groups can also help individuals understand what documentation and steps are generally available when this provision may have been violated.
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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