REALTOR?
National Association of Realtors; NAR) is based on standards of conduct: obligations to clients and users (Articles 1-9), obligations to the public (Articles 10-14) and obligations to Realtors (Articles 15- 17).
A REALTOR® who is not committed to protecting and promoting the interests of his clients breaks his obligation to clients to protect and promote (Article 1 Code of Ethics of the Association) and if he will deny his professional services or provide them unequally, to any person based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, place of birth, sexual orientation, or sexual identification violates their obligation and the law (Article 10 Code of Ethics and Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. )
42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq is the federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on your race or color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, family with minor children, or a pregnant person. Many say they are real estate agents but the fact is they are not even licensed to practice and some are licensed but practice in blatant disregard of 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing.
FILE A COMPLAINT
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Inspector General of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Department of Justice.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), which prohibits credit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex , marital status, age, or because you get public assistance. The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose mission is the promotion of consumer protection [Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) (15 USC § 45) prohibits "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce."] To file a complaint, simply go to ftc.gov/complaint (Your report is shared with over 3,000 law enforcement officials)
Ms. Lina M. Khan
Chair of the Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Washington, DC 20004
(202) 326-3400
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, a family with minor children, or a pregnant or disabled person. If you have tried to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a housing discrimination complaint with:
Hon. Rae Oliver Davis Inspector General
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 7th Street Southwest, Room 8274
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-0390
1-800-347-3735
cstadelbevans@hudoig.gov
Justice Department. Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., prohibits discrimination by direct providers of housing, such as landlords and real estate companies, as well as other entities, such as municipalities, banks or other lending institutions, and homeowners insurance companies whose discriminatory practices cause the housing is not available to persons because of: race or color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.
When force or the threat of force is used to deny or interfere with fair housing rights, the Department of Justice may initiate criminal proceedings. The Fair Housing Act also provides procedures for handling individual complaints of discrimination. People who believe they have been the victim of an illegal housing practice may file a complaint with HUD or file their own lawsuit in federal or state court. The Justice Department files lawsuits on behalf of individuals based on HUD referrals.
Merrick B. Garland
Procurador general
Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU.
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
(202) 514-2217
(202) 514-0718
Merrick.B.Garland@usdoj.gov
