Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-5-3
Inspection for sale; representation as to availability
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Sec. 3. A person may not represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that a dwelling is not available for inspection for sale or rental when the dwelling is available for inspection.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-5-3 prohibits anyone from falsely telling a prospective buyer or renter that a dwelling is unavailable for inspection when it actually is available, if that misrepresentation is made on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. This rule targets a form of discriminatory steering in which protected characteristics are used as a reason to deny access to housing opportunities. The provision applies to both sale and rental contexts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-3, compliant property owners and managers ensure that any statement about a unit's availability for inspection accurately reflects its actual status, regardless of the prospective occupant's race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Operators generally maintain consistent, documented policies for scheduling and communicating inspection availability so that no protected characteristic influences how availability is represented. Training staff on this requirement is a common practice among operators seeking to avoid violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-3 gives prospective renters and buyers a right not to be falsely told a dwelling is unavailable for inspection on the basis of a protected characteristic such as race, disability, or familial status. If someone believes they received a false statement of unavailability for a discriminatory reason, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or consulting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance on available options. Keeping records of communications about inspection availability — including dates, names, and what was said — is something affected individuals often find useful when pursuing a complaint.
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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