(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, disability, familial status, HIV status, or national origin.
(B) Definition. As used in this section, the term RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE-RELATED TRANSACTION means any of the following:
(1) The making or purchase 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 chapter prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property to take into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, HIV status, or national origin.
(Ord. 59, passed 2-12-2003) Penalty, see § 10.99