A 'Cease and Desist' order is a legal mandate issued by a court or administrative agency to stop an individual or business from continuing an identified illegal activity. Within real estate, these orders are crucial for preventing antitrust violations and illegal discriminatory practices.
A landmark federal legislation that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion in various spheres including employment, education, and access to public facilities and accommodations.
Discrimination in real estate refers to applying special treatment, often unfavorable, to individuals based on race, religion, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or familial status. It is a serious issue as real estate transactions should be conducted fairly and equitably.
Redlining is an illegal discriminatory practice in which lenders refuse to offer mortgages or other financial services to individuals based on the location of their property, often predominantly affecting communities of color. It can cause significant economic harm and contribute to the deterioration of neighborhoods.
Steering is an illegal practice of guiding prospective homebuyers or renters to or away from certain neighborhoods based on racial or ethnic composition. This act is a violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act.
