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Fair Housing, The Law, Opinions, and Common Sense
I was involved in a discussion regarding Fair Housing Law compliance and advertisements.  The author amended her stand somewhat, but originally she stated that using comments such as "Walking distance to...." in advertising our listings is a violation of the Fair Housing Act and she found it distressing that agents were using this description time and time again.
But. It is NOT a violation of the federal Fair Housing Act.  It may be a violation of a local ordinance or of an MLS rule - which to me is ridiculous - why do we need to make the law even more restrictive than the Federal law? Isn't the federal law enough?
Another issue brought up in the discussion involved the use of "in-law suite."  That could be discriminating based on familial status. Really? Are ya kidding me? We are supposed to use "au pair quarters?" Seriously? I'll bet that's more discriminatory than in-law quarters...a lot of people have in-laws but can't afford an au pair or don't have children for an au pair to care for...and a lot of folks probably would have to look up au pair  Let's be realistic here.  
This has come up time and time again - phrases ... more

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