(a) Every real estate agent shall post in a conspicuous location in that portion of his business normally used by him for negotiating the terms of a sale or lease of housing, and each person who operates a multi-unit residential building containing more than two units shall post at all times when prospective tenants are being interviewed, in a conspicuous location in that portion of this housing business normally used by him for negotiating the rental of a housing unit therein, a notice prepared by the Board of which contains the following language, printed in black on a light-colored background, in not less than fourteen point type; it is a violation of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 which includes the "Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 for any real estate agent, or for any person owning or managing a multi-unit apartment dwelling to:
(1) Deny housing to any person because of race, color, creed, sex, marital status, religious belief, national origin, age, handicap, or familial status.
(2) Discriminate against any person because of that person's race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, religious belief, national origin, handicap or familial status with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of housing accommodations or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the City's Fair Housing Officers, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(Res. 141-9. Passed 9-19-94.)
(Res. 141-9. Passed 9-19-94.)