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Comply with All Federal and State Fair Housing Laws

Federal Fair Housing Acts very clearly prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, age, gender, familial status or disability. When considering evidence gleaned from the steps laid out above, make sure that you make your decision based on a sound business rationale.

This is the legal and ethical thing to do, and will keep you out of hot water and will help you to avoid a potential lawsuit. Just as important, it’s just good business sense.

The Author: Chris Smith is a real estate investor, founder of an online reference for investors and real estate professionals and has published articles in Corporate Finance Magazine, Euromoney, and the Business Journal Network. More about Chris Smith.

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