What is the Fair Housing Act?

The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. It applies to the sale, rental, and financing of housing, as well as real estate advertising and brokerage services.

Does fair housing apply in Pennsylvania?

Yes. In addition to federal protections, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected classes. Smarty Home Services complies fully with both federal and state laws.

What protected classes are covered under fair housing law?

Protected classes include race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, familial status (families with children), and disability. Pennsylvania state law adds ancestry, age, and other protections. Housing providers cannot discriminate based on any of these characteristics.

How can I file a fair housing complaint in Pennsylvania?

You may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at hud.gov or with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Complaints must typically be filed within one year of the alleged discriminatory act.

How does Smarty Home Solutions ensure fair housing compliance?

John Smart and Smarty Home Solutions provide equal professional service to all clients regardless of protected class status. We use AI-assisted tools that are regularly reviewed for bias, provide fair housing training, and ensure all marketing and property listings comply with fair housing advertising guidelines.

Fair Housing Statement

Smarty Home Solutions, led by John Smart (Smarty), AI-Certified Agent with eXp Realty, is an equal opportunity real estate provider serving Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Berks Counties in Pennsylvania. We are committed to fair housing for all.

Your Fair Housing Rights

Everyone has the right to buy, rent, or finance housing without discrimination. The Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protect you against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected classes. If you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with HUD or the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

Smarty Home Solutions and eXp Realty are committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and applicable local fair housing ordinances.

We are committed to providing equal professional service to all.

Federal Fair Housing Act

The Federal Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, familial status, or disability. This includes refusing to rent or sell housing, setting different terms or conditions, providing different services, or falsely denying that housing is available.

Pennsylvania State Protections

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act expands upon federal protections by adding ancestry, age (40 and over), and other protected classes. It applies to housing, employment, and public accommodations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including all counties served by Smarty Home Solutions.

Our Commitment to Equal Service

John Smart and the Smarty Home Solutions team are dedicated to providing equal professional service to every client. We actively:

Provide the same quality of service to all clients regardless of protected class status
Use AI-assisted tools that are regularly reviewed for bias and fairness
Maintain accessible property listings and marketing materials
Offer reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
Provide guidance on fair housing rights and resources

Fair Housing Advertising

All advertising and marketing materials produced by Smarty Home Solutions comply with fair housing guidelines. We use inclusive language and imagery that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania counties.

Filing a Complaint

If you believe you have been discriminated against in housing, you may file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Visit hud.gov or call 1-800-669-9777
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission: Visit phrc.pa.gov or call 717-787-4410

Complaints must typically be filed within one year of the alleged discriminatory act.

Contact

For questions about fair housing or to report a concern, contact John Smart at Smarty@SmartyHomeSolutions.com or call 215-598-6848. License: RS348332, PA. Broker: eXp Realty.

Equal Housing Opportunity Provider

John Smart, PA License RS348332 · eXp Realty

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