Burbank — Ch. 7½ Art. I In General (Housing and Human Rights) § 7½-2
Real estate transactions
Operative Text
It is a violation for an owner or other person engaging in a real estate transaction, or for a real estate broker or salesman, because of unlawful discrimination or familial status, to: (1) Refuse to engage in a real estate transaction with a person or to discriminate in making available such transaction; (2) Alter terms, conditions or privileges of a real estate transaction or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith; (3) Refuse to receive or to fail to transmit a bona fide offer to engage in a real estate transaction from a person; (4) Refuse to negotiate for a real estate transaction with a person; (5) Represent to a person that real property is not available for inspection, sale, rental, or lease when in fact it is so available, or to fail to bring a property listing to his or her attention, or to refuse to permit him or her to inspect real property; (6) Print, circulate, post, mail, publish or cause to be published a written or oral statement, advertisement or sign, or to use a form of application for a real estate transaction or to make a record or inquiry in connection with a prospective real estate transaction, which expresses any limitation founded upon, or indicates, directly or indirectly, an intent to engage in unlawful discrimination; (7) Offer, solicit, accept, use or retain a listing or real property with knowledge that unlawful discrimination in a real estate transaction is intended.
Burbank Ch. 7½ Art. I § 7½-2 prohibits owners, real estate brokers, and salespersons from engaging in discriminatory conduct during real estate transactions based on unlawful discrimination or familial status. The rule covers a broad range of conduct, including refusing to deal, altering transaction terms, misrepresenting property availability, publishing discriminatory statements, and knowingly handling listings where discrimination is intended. The provision is designed to ensure that all people have equal access to real estate transactions regardless of protected characteristics.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Burbank Ch. 7½ Art. I § 7½-2, compliant property owners and managers treat all prospective buyers, renters, and lessees equally throughout every stage of a real estate transaction. This means presenting accurate availability information, transmitting all bona fide offers, applying consistent terms and conditions, and ensuring that no advertising, application forms, or listing agreements reflect or facilitate discriminatory intent. Operators generally review their marketing materials, intake processes, and broker relationships to confirm alignment with the provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Burbank Ch. 7½ Art. I § 7½-2 gives individuals the right to be free from discriminatory treatment in any real estate transaction, including being shown available properties, receiving fair terms, and having offers properly transmitted. If a person believes they have experienced a violation — such as being told a property is unavailable when it is not, or receiving different terms than others — they may have grounds to raise that conduct as a violation under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing agencies can help individuals understand the range of options available, which may include filing a complaint with a relevant local or state authority.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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