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Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging with other housing-related activities.
Fair Housing & REALTORS®
As REALTORS®, our members are governed by Fair Housing laws, regulations, and ordinances on the local, state, and federal level, as well as by NAR's Code of Ethics. The National Fair Housing Act was established in 1968 and protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance or engaging in other housing-related activites.
REALTORS®, in their real estate employment practices, shall not discriminate against any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
- National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics, Article 10: Realtors® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Realtors® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. (Amended 1/14)
- National Fair Housing Act, established in 1968, protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance or engaging in other housing-related activities. Additional protections apply to federally assisted housing.
- Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation and all public and private places that are open to the public.
- Pennsylvania Human Relations Act prohibits discrimination in all housing transactions including but not limited to sales, rental, finance, providing reasonable accommodations or modifications to housing or commercial properties based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, age (over 40 in housing), ancestry and pregnancy.
- Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission enforces state laws that prohibit discrimination and investigates housing discrimination complaints on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or HUD.
Source: Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®
Home Ownership Matters
The National Association of REALTORS® fights for the rights of property owners across America. Find out more about the Home Ownership Matters initiative and how REALTORS® continue to advocate for homeownership.
April is Fair Housing Month
LCAR REALTORS® continue to fight for Fair Housing in Lancaster.
Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present.
As community leaders, real estate professionals have an opportunity to be a part of equitable and inclusive change. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership.
LCAR Members at the YWCA 2023 Race Against Racism.
What is the Fairhaven Challenge?
In November 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) launched Fairhaven, a new fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Inspired by real stories, this innovative online experience has agents work against the clock to sell homes in the fictional town of Fairhaven, while confronting discrimination in the homebuying process. Learners will also walk in the shoes of a homebuyer facing discrimination. The training provides customized feedback that learners can apply to daily business interactions.
We encourage LCAR Members to participate in the Fair Housing Challenge by completing the Fairhaven Fair Housing Simulation:
About Us
Since its inception in 1917, the Lancaster County Association of Realtors (LCAR) has been deeply involved in providing buyers and sellers with knowledgeable, ethical and competent agents.