U.S. Fair Housing Language Risk Review

Sign in and paste listing copy to flag language that may raise concerns under U.S. federal Fair Housing rules. This review is not a compliance determination or legal advice; other jurisdictions have different rules.

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U.S. federal-language review only. This AI may miss issues or flag acceptable wording. It is not a compliance determination or legal advice. Other jurisdictions have different rules. Consult qualified counsel or your broker before publishing. Sign-in and rate limits apply.

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U.S. Fair Housing Language Considerations for Listings

The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) prohibits discrimination in housing based on seven protected classes: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.

Wording that may raise U.S. Fair Housing concerns

  • Describing the neighborhood demographics β€” "Great Hispanic community" or "Quiet Christian neighborhood"
  • Specifying ideal occupant type β€” "Perfect for young professionals" or "Ideal for empty nesters"
  • Using exclusionary language β€” "No children", "Adults only", "English-speaking preferred"
  • Disability-related restrictions β€” "Must be able to climb stairs", "No wheelchairs"
  • Coded or dog-whistle language β€” "Exclusive area", "Traditional neighborhood"

Safer drafting practices for U.S. listings

  1. Describe the property, not the ideal buyer or tenant
  2. Focus on features and amenities, not lifestyle or demographics
  3. Use "close to" instead of "walking distance" for accessibility
  4. Describe rooms by function, not by occupant type
  5. When in doubt, have your broker review the listing