EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
We Do Business in Accordance With the Federal Fair Housing Law
It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Our Commitment
Harvest Realty LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We are committed to ensuring that all people enjoy equal access to housing opportunities.
We pledge to:
- Provide equal professional service to all clients and customers regardless of their protected status
- Never refuse to show, sell, rent, or negotiate for real estate based on any protected characteristic
- Never represent that housing is not available when it is available
- Never engage in "blockbusting," "steering," or other discriminatory practices
- Make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
- Treat every person with dignity and respect
Protected Classes
Under federal, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey fair housing laws, the following classes are protected from housing discrimination:
*Protected under Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey state law
What is Prohibited
Under fair housing laws, the following actions are illegal when based on a protected characteristic:
- Refusing to rent or sell housing
- Refusing to negotiate for housing
- Making housing unavailable or denying that housing is available
- Setting different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental
- Providing different housing services or facilities
- Falsely denying that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental
- Persuading owners to sell or rent (blockbusting)
- Denying access to or membership in any MLS or real estate service
- Refusing to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
- Harassment or intimidation
Reasonable Accommodations
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations are necessary to afford them equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. This includes:
- Service animals and emotional support animals
- Reserved parking spaces
- Accessible unit features
- Modified policies or procedures
- Effective communication aids
Filing a Complaint
π If You Believe Your Rights Have Been Violated
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you have the right to file a complaint. You may file a complaint with any of the following agencies:
πΊπΈ HUD Fair Housing
Phone: 1-800-669-9777
TTY: 1-800-927-9275
Online: hud.gov/fairhousing
Email: [email protected]
ποΈ Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Phone: (717) 787-4410
Online: phrc.pa.gov
Handles discrimination complaints in Pennsylvania
ποΈ PA Real Estate Commission
Phone: (717) 783-3658
Online: pals.pa.gov
For complaints against real estate licensees
ποΈ NJ Division on Civil Rights
Phone: (973) 648-2700
Online: njoag.gov
Handles discrimination complaints in New Jersey
ποΈ NJ Real Estate Commission
Phone: (609) 292-8280
Online: njconsumeraffairs.gov/rec
For complaints against real estate licensees
Commission Disclosure
β οΈ Important Notice: Real estate broker commissions are NOT set by law and are fully negotiable. The commission rate and terms are determined through negotiation between the broker and the client. All commission arrangements must be disclosed in writing in the Brokerage Services Agreement.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our fair housing policies or need assistance, please contact us:
Harvest Realty LLC
π 2481 Napfle Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
π§ Email: [email protected]
π Phone: 267-900-8011