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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).
Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Conduct of the National Association of Realtors. https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/2025-code-of-ethics-standards-of-practice
In the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico The
First (1st) meeting of the Real Estate Board of Puerto Rico to be incorporated
was on the third (3) of October 1953, officially incorporated on the nineteenth
(19) of October 1953 according to certificate No. 2032. National Association of
REALTORS® (NAR) on the ninth (9) of November 1953 according to certificate No.
100408. The nine (9) original fathers of the REALTORS® Code of Ethics: (1) Mr.
José Torruella, (2) Mr. Rafael Nido Nido, (3) Mr. Tomás Muñíz, (4) Mr. Pablo
Calderón, (5) Mr. José Rivera, (6) Mr. Jorge Camuñas, (7) Mrs. Clotilde
Benítez, (8) Mr. José Eugenio Geigel, (RIP) President and (9) Mr. Carlos
Esteba, Jr. Secretary.
A REALTOR® who is not committed to protecting and promoting the interests of his clients in the United States and or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, breaks his obligation to clients to protect and promote (Article 1 Code of Ethics of the Association) and if he or she will deny his or hers 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.
In the United States to find out if the real estate agent has his or her license credentials up to date go to the link for Professional Credential Services of the State you're wanting to purchase at. For example in Georgia visit: https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/
In the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to find out if the real estate agent has an up to date license, go to the link for Professional Credential Services 'Government of Puerto Rico' 'Department of State'. Go to: https://pr.pcshq.com/lookup/ To get results add the 'FIRST' name and the 'LAST' name. At the bottom add 'REAL ESTATE'. In results, look for the last name and on the right, see if the license is active or not.
In the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico one can also obtain professional credentials by writing to the Government of Puerto Rico 'Department of State' (PCS) at: prbienesyraices@pcshq.com or by calling: 1-888-773-9266.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)
Chair of the Federal Trade Commission600 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Washington, DC 20004
(202) 326-3400
lkhan@ftc.gov
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:
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)451 7th Street Southwest, Room 8274
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-0390
1-800-347-3735
hotline@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.
Procurador general
Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU.
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
(202) 514-2217
(202) 514-0718
SupremeCtBriefs@USDOJ.gov
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