10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-105
Blockbusting
Operative Text
A. Conduct prohibited by A.R.S. § 41-1491.17 includes: 1. Engaging, for profit, in conduct (including uninvited solicitations for listings) which conveys to a person that a neighborhood is undergoing or is about to undergo a change in the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin of persons residing in it, in order to encourage the person to offer a dwelling for sale or rental; and 2. Encouraging, for profit, any person to sell or rent a dwelling through assertions that the entry or prospective entry of persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, can or will result in undesirable consequences for the project, neighborhood, or community such as lowering of property values, an increase in criminal or antisocial behavior, or a decline in the quality of schools or other services or facilities. B. In establishing a discriminatory housing practice under this Section, it is not necessary that there was in fact profit as long as profit was a factor for engaging in the blockbusting activities.
Under 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-105, blockbusting is defined as a discriminatory housing practice that involves using neighborhood demographic change—real or anticipated—to pressure property owners into selling or renting their homes for profit. This includes making unsolicited solicitations for listings or spreading fear-based claims that the arrival of people of a particular race, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected characteristic will lower property values, increase crime, or degrade local services. Notably, the rule clarifies that actual profit is not required to establish a violation—it is enough that profit was a motivating factor in the conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners, managers, and real estate professionals operating in Arizona should be aware that 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-105 prohibits soliciting listings or making representations designed to exploit fears about neighborhood demographic change for financial gain. Compliant operators avoid any communications—written, verbal, or through third parties—that suggest a neighborhood's character is shifting based on the protected characteristics of its residents. Because the rule does not require that profit was actually realized, even attempted profit-motivated blockbusting can constitute a discriminatory housing practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and prospective buyers who believe they have been subjected to blockbusting tactics—such as being told that a neighborhood is declining due to the demographics of incoming residents—may have protections under 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-105. This provision is tied to A.R.S. § 41-1491.17, and complaints related to discriminatory housing practices in Arizona can generally be directed to the Arizona Attorney General's Civil Rights Division or to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group can help individuals understand what documentation and steps are typically involved in pursuing a complaint under this rule.
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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