Section 24-8-1 – Short Title.
Section 24-8-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Fair Housing Law.” (Acts 1991, No. 91-659, p. 1248, §1.)
Section 24-8-2 – Policy of State.
Section 24-8-2 Policy of state. Within constitutional limitations, it is the policy of this state to provide for fair housing throughout the state. (Acts 1991, No. 91-659, p. 1248, §2.)
Section 24-8-3 – Definitions.
Section 24-8-3 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following respective meanings: (1) ADECA. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (2) COVERED MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS: a. Buildings consisting of four or more units if the buildings have one or more elevators; and b. Ground floor units in other […]
Section 24-8-4 – Unlawful Discriminatory Housing Practices.
Section 24-8-4 Unlawful discriminatory housing practices. It shall be unlawful: (1) To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise to make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, […]
Section 24-8-5 – Discrimination in Services, Organizations, or Facilities Relating to Business of Selling or Renting Dwellings.
Section 24-8-5 Discrimination in services, organizations, or facilities relating to business of selling or renting dwellings. It shall be unlawful to deny any person access to, or membership or participation in, any multiple listing service, real estate brokers’ organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or […]