Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-5-2
Publication of notice or advertisement indicating intent to discriminate
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Sec. 2. A person may not make, print, or publish or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such a preference, limitation, or discrimination.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-5-2 prohibits any person from creating or distributing a notice, statement, or advertisement related to the sale or rental of a dwelling that expresses a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. This applies whether the discriminatory intent is stated outright or merely implied. The rule covers all forms of publication, including printed materials and any other medium used to communicate housing availability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-2, compliant housing operators review all rental listings, flyers, online postings, and other advertising materials to ensure no language signals a preference or exclusion based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, disability, or familial status. This includes indirect or coded language that could reasonably be interpreted as discouraging certain groups from applying. Property managers typically audit their advertising templates regularly and train staff involved in drafting or placing housing ads to recognize and avoid prohibited language.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-2 gives prospective renters a basis to challenge housing advertisements that appear to express discriminatory preferences or limitations based on protected characteristics like race, disability, or national origin. If a person encounters such an advertisement, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which investigates fair housing violations. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand what options may be available when discriminatory advertising is encountered.
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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