Cal. Civ. Code § 910-2-8-7

Suggested use of logotypes, statements, slogans, or publisher's notices for advertising

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/15/2026IndianaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

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Cal. Civ. Code § 910-2-8-7
Sec. 7. (a) This section contains information which may serve as a guide for the use of the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype, statement, slogan, or publisher's notice for advertising.
(b) A simple formula can guide the real estate advertiser in using the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype, statement, or slogan, including the following:
(1) In all space advertising (advertising in regularly printed media such as newspapers or magazines), the following standards shall be used:



Size of Advertisement Size of Logotype in Inches

1/2 page or larger 2 × 2

1/8 page up to 1/2 page 1 × 1

4 column inches to 1/8 page 1/2 × 1/2

Less than 4 column inches (')


(2) In any other advertisements, if other logotypes are use [sic., used] in the advertisement, then the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype should be a size at least equal to the largest of the other logotypes; if no other logotypes are used, then the type should be bold display face which is clearly visible. Alternatively, when no other logotypes are used, three percent (3%) to five percent (5%) of an advertisement may be devoted to a statement of the equal housing opportunity policy.
(3) In space advertising which is less than four (4) column inches (one (1) column four (4) inches long or two (2) columns two (2) inches long) of a page in size, the Equal Housing Opportunity slogan should be used. Such an advertisement may be grouped with other advertisements under a caption which states that the housing is available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

(c) The following are illustrations of logotypes, statements, or slogans with the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype:
(1) An example of the Equal Housing Opportunity statement shall be, "We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the State of Indiana's policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the state. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.".
(2) An example of the Equal Housing Opportunity slogan shall be, "Equal Housing Opportunity.".

(d) The following are illustrations of a media notice or publisher's notice:
(1) "All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.".
(2) "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.".
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Plain English

Indiana regulation 910 IAC 2 § 910-2-8-7 provides guidance on how the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype, statement, slogan, and publisher's notice should appear in real estate advertising. It sets out size standards for the logotype based on the overall size of a print advertisement, and offers sample language for equal housing statements and media notices. The rule is framed as a guide rather than a strict mandate, but it reflects the broader expectation that fair housing symbols and language be displayed in a clear and proportionate way.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 15, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under 910 IAC 2 § 910-2-8-7, property owners and managers who advertise housing generally ensure that the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype appears at the correct size relative to the ad — for example, a 2×2 inch logotype for half-page or larger ads, scaling down proportionally for smaller placements. For non-print or non-standard formats, compliant advertisers typically match the Equal Housing logotype to the size of any other logotypes used, or devote 3%–5% of the ad space to an equal housing statement when no other logotypes appear. Incorporating the sample statement or slogan language provided in this section is a common way operators demonstrate alignment with Indiana's equal housing advertising standards.

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

For Tenants

910 IAC 2 § 910-2-8-7 reflects Indiana's expectation that housing advertisements visibly signal equal opportunity, meaning tenants can look for the Equal Housing Opportunity logotype, statement, or slogan as an indicator of a landlord's stated commitment to non-discriminatory practices. If an advertisement appears to omit required fair housing language or signals a preference based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, that may be relevant to a broader fair housing concern. Tenants who believe they have encountered discriminatory advertising can explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization, reaching out to the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, or consulting with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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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