Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-60
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It is unlawful to act or undertake to act as a real estate broker, salesperson, or agent with respect to any dwelling, the disposition of which requires said person to participate in discrimination.
Section 54-60 of Lynwood's Human Relations chapter makes it unlawful for real estate brokers, salespersons, or agents to act—or attempt to act—in any transaction involving a dwelling when doing so would require them to participate in discrimination. The rule targets the professional intermediary role itself: if carrying out a transaction means engaging in discriminatory conduct, that participation is prohibited. This applies regardless of who initiates or directs the discriminatory requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-60, property owners and managers who work with or through real estate professionals should be aware that instructing a broker, salesperson, or agent to carry out discriminatory practices in the sale, rental, or disposition of a dwelling exposes all parties to potential liability. Compliant operators generally ensure that any real estate professionals they engage are not placed in a position where fulfilling their duties would require discriminatory conduct. Reviewing listing agreements and agent instructions for any language that could compel discriminatory participation is a practice consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-60 of Lynwood's Human Relations code gives tenants and prospective residents a basis to raise concerns when a real estate broker, salesperson, or agent appears to have participated in discrimination in connection with a dwelling transaction. If you believe a real estate professional was required to—or did—engage in discriminatory conduct as part of a housing transaction affecting you, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant local or state fair housing authority or contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Keeping records of communications and interactions with real estate professionals can be useful when pursuing any of these paths under § 54-60.
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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