6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4605
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It is unlawful to deny a person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers’ organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling, exchanging, or renting dwellings, or to discriminate against the person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership, or participation, on account of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, source of income, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, or housing status.
Under 6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4605, Delaware law prohibits real estate brokerage organizations — including multiple-listing services and related industry groups — from excluding or disadvantaging people based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, or housing status, among others. The rule covers both outright denial of access and unequal treatment in the terms of membership or participation. It applies broadly to any service or organization connected to the buying, selling, or renting of homes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who work with or through real estate brokerage services should be aware that 6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4605 extends fair-housing protections into the professional infrastructure of real estate transactions. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage organizations or MLS platforms they use do not apply discriminatory criteria when granting access or setting participation terms. Awareness of this provision helps operators recognize when a third-party service may be operating outside the bounds of Delaware law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4605, renters and prospective tenants have the right to be free from discrimination when real estate brokerage services and organizations are involved in facilitating housing transactions. If someone believes they were denied access to or treated unequally within such a service because of a protected characteristic, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a relevant fair-housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Delaware law. Documenting any communications or denials related to the brokerage service can be useful when exploring these options.
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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