(A) 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) 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) Nothing in this subchapter prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property from taking into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status.
(Ord. 16-18, passed 10-4-16; Am. Ord. 2017-18, passed 1-2-18; Am. Ord. 2020-10, passed 7-21-20)