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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 3605. Discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions
(a) In general
It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity whose
business includes engaging in residential real estate-related
transactions to discriminate against any person in making available
such a transaction, or in the terms or conditions of such a
transaction, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status, or national origin.
(b) "Residential real estate-related transaction" defined
As used in this section, the term "residential real
estate-related transaction" means any of the following:
(1) The making or purchasing of loans or providing other
financial assistance -
(A) for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or
maintaining a dwelling; or
(B) secured by residential real estate.
(2) The selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real
property.
(c) Appraisal exemption
Nothing in this subchapter prohibits a person engaged in the
business of furnishing appraisals of real property to take into
consideration factors other than race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, handicap, or familial status.
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