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Real estate brokers are subject to a web of federal, state and local fair housing laws that are intended to eradicate discriminatory conduct in the sale or rental of dwellings and promote residential integration.
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Feb 18, 2020 · Based upon decades of our experience with real estate decision-makers, we not only consider a serious look at ethics in real estate as educationally essential, but a topic that has daily application in the business world. Consider just a sampling of the basic ethical vocabulary: responsibility, trust, integrity, fairness, truthfulness.
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May 30, 2018 · As a real estate professional, you owe your clients certain fiduciary or statutory duties and (of course) you are required to follow the law. This article gives an overview of the federal Fair Housing Act and outlines specific prohibited acts of discrimination found in real estate.
Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate against a person involved in a real estate transaction on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, and familial status (presence of children in the family).
Cruel or inhuman (synonymous terms) treatment consists of acts which cause serious pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, or which constitute a serious outrage upon individual dignity. Unlike torture, these acts do not need to be committed for a specific purpose.
Jan 29, 2021 · When a real estate professional or entity discriminates against a group of people (and didn’t mean to do it), it’s known as disparate impact, and it’s one of the more insidious forms of inequity around.
2 days ago · Property Damage Charges in Canada. When property damage happens, landlords have the right to seek compensation to cover repair costs, ensuring the property's condition is restored. This compensation is typically sought through property damage charges, which must be handled with diligence and fairness. How to Determine Property Damage Charges.
