Fair Housing Tip: Avoid "NO" Statements

• Avoid using "NO" statements (e.g., "No children," "No singles," "No wheelchairs," "No Section 8") as they can create Fair Housing concerns.

• Focus on the property, not the person. Describe features instead of who can or cannot live there.

• Use objective property descriptions such as "2-bedroom home," "second-floor unit," or "stairs to entrance" rather than restricting occupants.

• State factual restrictions only when legally required, such as HOA rules, occupancy limits, or age-restricted communities (e.g., 55+), and present them factually.

• Avoid language that could imply a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on a protected class.

• When in doubt, ask: "Am I describing the property or describing who I want (or don't want) to live there?" If it's the latter, rewrite it.