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Mount Carmel — Ch. 8½ Discrimination § 8½-33

Membership in real estate organizations

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Mount Carmel — Ch. 8½ Discrimination § 8½-33
It shall be unlawful to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status or physical handicap with respect to access to or membership or participation in:
(1) Any multiple-listing service;
(2) Real estate brokers' organization; or
(3) Any other service, organization or facility connected with the business of buying, selling, or renting dwellings.
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Plain English

Mount Carmel Ch. 8½ § 8½-33 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or physical handicap when it comes to joining or participating in real estate-related organizations and services. This includes multiple-listing services, brokers' organizations, and any other facility tied to the buying, selling, or renting of dwellings. The rule applies to access, membership, and participation alike, covering the full range of ways someone might engage with these industry structures.

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For Property Managers

Under Mount Carmel Ch. 8½ § 8½-33, real estate professionals and property managers who participate in multiple-listing services, brokers' organizations, or similar industry bodies are expected to ensure that access and membership decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or physical handicap. Compliant operators typically review their organizational affiliations and membership practices to confirm that no protected characteristic is used as a basis for exclusion. Maintaining documented, neutral criteria for participation in any real estate service or organization is a common practice among operators seeking to align with this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mount Carmel Ch. 8½ § 8½-33 establishes that individuals cannot be excluded from real estate services, multiple-listing services, or brokers' organizations on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, national origin, marital status, or physical handicap. If a person believes they have been denied access or membership in such an organization for a discriminatory reason, they may have grounds to raise a violation under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing advocacy groups can be useful resources for understanding what options may be available when this type of discrimination is suspected.

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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