Public Notice — Fernandina Beach
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This notice reminds readers that all real estate advertised complies with the Federal Fair Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics and providing HUD contact numbers for complaints.
Key Takeaways
- Advertising must follow the Federal Fair Housing Act.
- Discrimination based on protected classes is illegal.
- All dwellings should be available on an equal opportunity basis.
- Report suspected discrimination to HUD.
- HUD phone numbers provided for general and hearing-impaired callers.
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- Category
- Other
- City
- Fernandina Beach
Research context
What to do next
- 1
Review ad language
Ensure real estate ads include no preferences or limitations based on protected classes to comply with the Fair Housing Act.
- 2
Report discrimination
If you suspect discrimination, call HUD at 1(800)669-9777 or 1(800)927-9275 for the hearing impaired.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Fair Housing Act prohibit in real estate ads?
- It prohibits preferences, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
- How do I report suspected housing discrimination?
- Call HUD at 1(800)669-9777, or for the hearing impaired 1(800)927-9275.
- Does this notice apply to all dwellings advertised?
- Yes; it states that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Federal Fair Housing Act
- A law banning discrimination in housing based on certain protected characteristics.
Full Notice Text
ALL REAL ESTATE ADVERTISED HEREIN - is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The News-Leader will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you believe that you may have been discriminated against in connection with the sale, rental or financing of housing, call the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD 1(800)669-9777, or for the hearing impaired 1(800)927-9275.