Fair Housing Statement

Equal Housing Opportunity for All

Equal Housing Opportunity

OneNation MLS is pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Our Commitment to Fair Housing

OneNation MLS is committed to full compliance with the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (as amended), and all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws and regulations. We believe that every person has the right to choose where they live free from unlawful discrimination.

Our platform is designed, maintained, and monitored to ensure that housing opportunities are presented to all persons without regard to any protected characteristic. We actively use AI-powered compliance tools to review listing descriptions and flag potentially discriminatory language before publication.

The Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on the following federally protected classes:

Race -- Discrimination based on race or racial identity
Color -- Discrimination based on skin color
Religion -- Discrimination based on religious beliefs or practices
Sex -- Discrimination based on sex, including gender identity and sexual orientation (per Executive Order 13988 and subsequent guidance)
National Origin -- Discrimination based on ancestry, ethnicity, or country of origin
Familial Status -- Discrimination against families with children under 18, pregnant women, or individuals in the process of securing custody of children
Disability -- Discrimination based on physical or mental disability, including refusal to make reasonable accommodations

State and Local Protections

Many states and localities provide additional protections beyond the federal Fair Housing Act. These may include protections based on:

Age
Marital status
Source of income (including housing vouchers)
Military or veteran status
Citizenship or immigration status
Genetic information
Domestic violence survivor status

All users of OneNation MLS are expected to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing requirements.

Prohibited Practices

The following practices are prohibited on our platform and under the law:

Refusal to Sell or Rent: Refusing to sell, rent, or negotiate based on a protected characteristic.
Discriminatory Terms: Setting different terms, conditions, or privileges for the sale or rental of a dwelling.
Discriminatory Advertising: Making, printing, or publishing any statement or advertisement that indicates a preference, limitation, or discrimination.
Steering: Directing people to or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected characteristics.
Blockbusting: Inducing owners to sell or rent by suggesting that people of a particular protected class are moving into the neighborhood.
Denial of Services: Denying access to or membership in a real estate service, organization, or facility.
Lending Discrimination: Refusing to make a mortgage loan, or setting discriminatory terms for lending.
Failure to Accommodate: Refusing to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, or services for persons with disabilities.

What We Do

OneNation MLS actively works to promote fair housing through:

AI Compliance Monitoring: Our AI tools review all listing descriptions for potentially discriminatory language and flag them for review before publication.
Agent Verification: All agents on our platform are verified, licensed professionals who agree to uphold fair housing standards.
Training Resources: We provide fair housing training materials and resources to all agents on our platform.
Complaint Investigation: We investigate all fair housing complaints promptly and thoroughly.
Accessible Design: Our platform is designed to be accessible to persons with disabilities, following WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.
Diverse Representation: We ensure marketing and platform imagery reflects the diversity of American communities.
Zero Tolerance: Agents found to be in violation of fair housing laws will have their accounts immediately suspended pending investigation.

Reasonable Accommodations

Under the Fair Housing Act, persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services to afford them equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. Persons with disabilities also have the right to make reasonable modifications to a dwelling or common areas at their own expense.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to use our platform, please contact us at accessibility@onenationmls.com.

Report a Fair Housing Violation

If you believe you have experienced or witnessed housing discrimination, we urge you to report it.

Report to OneNation MLS

We take all reports seriously and investigate every complaint within 48 hours.

fairhousing@onenationmls.com 1-800-ONE-MLS1

Report to HUD

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

File a complaint at hud.gov 1-800-669-9777 (HUD Hotline)

You have up to one year after an alleged violation to file a complaint with HUD, but we encourage you to report as soon as possible.

Agent Responsibilities

As a licensed agent on our platform, you agree to the following.

Provide equal professional service to all clients and prospects regardless of any protected characteristic.
Market all properties in a non-discriminatory manner, using inclusive language in all listing descriptions.
Not use any preferences, limitations, or discriminatory language in listings or communications.
Not steer clients toward or away from any neighborhood based on the racial, ethnic, or religious composition of the area.
Make reasonable accommodations for clients with disabilities.
Report any fair housing violations you become aware of.
Complete fair housing continuing education as required by your licensing state.
Display the Equal Housing Opportunity logo in all advertising and marketing materials.

Violations of these responsibilities may result in suspension or termination of your OneNation MLS account, reporting to your state licensing authority, and referral to HUD or applicable enforcement agencies.