Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1491.05
Appraisal exemption
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This article does not prohibit a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property from taking into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.05 establishes a specific carve-out within Arizona's fair housing framework: professional real property appraisers are not barred from using non-protected factors when forming their valuations. In other words, the broader anti-discrimination rules in this article do not restrict appraisers from weighing legitimate, non-protected criteria such as property condition, location characteristics, or market data. The provision does not, however, permit appraisers to consider race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491.05, landlords and property owners who commission appraisals can understand that a licensed appraiser's methodology may lawfully incorporate a wide range of non-protected factors without running afoul of Arizona's fair housing article. Compliant operators generally ensure that any appraisal they rely upon for rental or sale decisions is grounded in legitimate, non-protected valuation criteria. Awareness of this exemption helps property managers distinguish between permissible appraisal practices and conduct that would still constitute unlawful discrimination under the broader article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.05 makes clear that while appraisers may use non-protected factors in their valuations, the exemption does not shield anyone from liability for considering protected characteristics such as race, disability, or familial status. Tenants or prospective buyers who believe an appraisal was influenced by a protected characteristic may have grounds to raise that concern as a fair housing violation under the broader article. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a fair housing agency, consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization, or exploring remedies available under Arizona's fair housing law.
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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