Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 186-2-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024

Rule 186-2-.07 - Fair Housing Poster

(1) Purpose. The regulations set forth in this part contain the procedures established by the Administrator with respect to the display of the fair housing poster by persons subject to O.C.G.A. Sections 8-3-202, 8-3-203, 8-3-204 of the Georgia Fair Housing Law.

(2) Definitions.

(a) "Discriminatory housing practice" means an act that is unlawful under Sections 8-3-202, 8-3-203, 8-3-204, or 8-3-222 of the Act.

(b) "Person" includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in cases under Title 11 of the United States Code, receivers and fiduciaries.

(c) "Fair housing poster" means the poster prescribed by the Administrator for display by persons subject to O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-202, 8-3-203, and 8-3-204 of the Act.

(d) "The Act" means the Georgia Fair Housing Law, as amended, and codified at O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-200et seq.

(3) Persons subject.

(a) Except to the extent that paragraph (2) of this section applies, all persons subject to O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-202 of the Act relating to discrimination in the sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices, shall post and maintain a fair housing poster as follows:

(b) All persons subject to O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-204 of the Act relating to discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions, shall post and maintain a fair housing poster at all their places of business which participate in the covered activities.

(4) Location of posters. All fair housing posters shall be prominently displayed so as to be readily apparent to all persons seeking housing accommodations or seeking to engage in residential real estate-related transactions or brokerage services as contemplated by Sections 8-3-202, 8-3-203, and 8-3-204 of the Act.

(5) Description of posters.

(a) The fair housing poster shall bear the following legend:

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

We do business in Accordance with the Georgia Fair Housing Law.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS (HAVING ONE OR MORE CHILDREN), OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.

- In the sale or rental of housing or residential lots.

- In advertising the sale or rental of housing.

- In the financing of housing.

- In the appraisal of housing.

- In the provision of real estate brokerage services.

- Blockbusting is also illegal.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 186-2-.07

O.C.G.A. Secs. 8-3-200(b), 8-3-206(a).

Original Rule entitled "Fair Housing Poster" adopted. F. Dec. 29, 1992; eff. Jan. 18, 1993.