Legal Issues
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Protected Classes in Real Estate
In Pennsylvania, several municipalities prohibit discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation or gender identity, as does the Realtor® Code of Ethics. However, this interpretation of the Fair Housing Act means that these protections are now the law of the land and applicable to most real estate transactions, regardless of the location and Realtor® involvement....
Aug. 13, 2021 • 3 min. read