Fair Housing Statement
Equal Opportunity in Housing
Our Commitment
The Realty Group Team at Keller Williams is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We believe every person has the right to equal housing opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class under applicable law.
The Fair Housing Act
The Federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended) prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on:
- Race
- Color
- National origin
- Religion
- Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
- Familial status (families with children under 18)
- Disability
Virginia Fair Housing Law
The Virginia Fair Housing Law (Virginia Code 36-96.1 et seq.) provides additional protections beyond federal law. In Virginia, it is also unlawful to discriminate in housing based on:
- Elderliness (age 55 and older)
- Source of funds (including housing vouchers and other lawful sources of income)
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Veteran status
What This Means for You
When you work with The Realty Group Team, you can expect:
- Equal professional service regardless of your background
- Access to all available listings that meet your criteria
- Honest representation of all neighborhoods and communities
- No steering toward or away from any area based on protected characteristics
- Reasonable accommodations for clients with disabilities
Filing a Complaint
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you may file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Phone: 1-800-669-9777
- TTY: 1-800-927-9275
- Online: hud.gov/fairhousing
Virginia Fair Housing Office
- Phone: 1-888-551-3247
- Online: dpor.virginia.gov
Virginia Real Estate Board
- Phone: (804) 367-8526
- Online: dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Real-Estate
Equal Housing Opportunity
The Realty Group Team pledges adherence to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. 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.