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Fair Housing Policy

Whittier Realty Group LLC is committed to equal housing opportunity for all.

Equal Housing Opportunity

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of 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.

Protected Classes

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on:

Race

Color

National Origin

Religion

Sex

Familial Status

Disability

Age*

* Age is protected under Missouri state law. Additional protected classes may apply under local ordinances in St. Louis City and County.

Missouri Fair Housing Law

In addition to federal protections, the Missouri Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, and familial status. St. Louis City and County extend these protections further to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and source of income in certain circumstances.

Our Commitment

Whittier Realty Group LLC is committed to:

  • Providing equal professional service to all clients regardless of protected class status
  • Making all properties available to all qualified buyers and renters
  • Presenting all offers and counteroffers in a timely and non-discriminatory manner
  • Advertising properties in a manner that complies with all fair housing laws
  • Refusing to engage in or facilitate discriminatory steering
  • Training all agents and staff on fair housing requirements
  • Maintaining MLS listing data display that complies with IDX fair display rules

How to File a Complaint

If you believe you have been discriminated against in the sale, rental, or financing of housing, you have the right to file a complaint. Complaints may be filed with:

U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

1-800-669-9777

File with HUD

Missouri Commission on Human Rights

1-877-781-4236

File with MCHR

Questions or Concerns?

Contact Liz Whittier, Principal Broker, directly.

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