Fair Housing

Our Commitment to Fair Housing

Reva Capital Realty is committed to providing equal professional service to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. We support and uphold the principles of the Fair Housing Act and all applicable state and local fair housing laws.

Equal Housing Opportunity

We pledge to provide equal housing opportunities to all persons seeking to buy, sell, rent, or finance a home. Discrimination based on protected characteristics is illegal and will not be tolerated.

The Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act, enacted in 1968 and amended in 1988, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings based on the following protected classes:

Protected Classes

  • Race
  • Color
  • Religion
  • National Origin
  • Sex (including sexual harassment)
  • Disability (physical or mental)
  • Familial Status (families with children)

Note: Some states and localities provide additional protections beyond the federal Fair Housing Act, including protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, and other characteristics.

Prohibited Discriminatory Practices

Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to:

  • Refuse to rent or sell housing
  • Refuse to negotiate for housing
  • Make housing unavailable
  • Deny a dwelling
  • Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental
  • Provide different housing services or facilities
  • Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental
  • Engage in blockbusting (persuading owners to sell or rent based on protected class entry)
  • Deny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service related to the sale or rental of housing
  • Threaten, coerce, intimidate, or interfere with anyone exercising fair housing rights

Advertising and Marketing

All advertising and marketing materials must comply with fair housing laws. We do not:

  • Use discriminatory language or imagery in property listings
  • Express preference, limitation, or discrimination based on protected classes
  • Target advertising to exclude protected classes
  • Use selective marketing techniques that discriminate

Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications

For Persons with Disabilities

Under the Fair Housing Act, housing providers must:

  • Reasonable Accommodations: Make exceptions to rules, policies, practices, or services when necessary to provide equal housing opportunities (e.g., allowing a service animal in a “no pets” building)
  • Reasonable Modifications: Allow tenants to make reasonable modifications to their dwelling or common areas at their expense (e.g., installing grab bars, widening doorways)

Familial Status Protections

It is illegal to discriminate against families with children under age 18, including:

  • Refusing to rent to families with children
  • Imposing different terms or conditions on families with children
  • Advertising housing as “adults only” (except qualified senior housing)

Our Professional Standards

At Reva Capital Realty, our agents and staff are trained to:

  • Treat all clients and customers with equal respect and professionalism
  • Show all available properties without discrimination
  • Provide the same information and assistance to all prospective buyers and renters
  • Refrain from steering clients toward or away from specific neighborhoods
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding protected class information
  • Follow all fair housing laws and ethical standards

Filing a Fair Housing Complaint

If you believe you have experienced discrimination in a housing transaction, you have the right to file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Online: www.hud.gov/fairhousing
Phone: 1-800-669-9777 (Voice)
TTY: 1-800-927-9275
Timeline: Complaints must be filed within one year of the alleged discrimination

You may also file a complaint with your state or local fair housing agency, or file a lawsuit in federal or state court within two years of the alleged discrimination.

Additional Resources

Equal Housing Opportunity Statement

Reva Capital Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity employer and brokerage. We are committed to providing equal professional service without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Housing discrimination is illegal. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact HUD at 1-800-669-9777 or visit www.hud.gov/fairhousing.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our fair housing policies or would like to report a concern:

Reva Capital Realty – Fair Housing Compliance Officer
Phone: 888-510-REVA (7382)
Email: fairhousing@123reva.com
Website: www.123reva.com