Section 20-1002 – Construction of Part
(a) This part, including the limitations on damages, does not limit the scope of, or the administrative procedures or relief available under, any other provision of federal, State, or local law. (b) This part does not limit Subtitle 12 of this title.
Section 20-1020 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Aggrieved person” means any person that claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice. (c) “Conciliation” means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint, or by the investigation of a complaint, through informal negotiations involving the aggrieved person, the respondent, and the […]
Section 20-1003 – Scope of Part
Except as otherwise provided in Part II of this subtitle, this part applies to alleged discriminatory housing practices under Subtitle 7 of this title.
Section 20-1004 – Complaint
(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged discriminatory act may file a complaint with the Commission. (b) The complaint shall: (1) be in writing; (2) state: (i) the name and address of the person or State or local unit alleged to have committed the discriminatory act; and (ii) the particulars of the alleged discriminatory act; (3) contain any other […]
Section 20-704 – Scope of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle does not apply to: (1) the sale or rental of a single–family dwelling, if the dwelling is sold or rented without: (i) the use of the sales or rental facilities or services of any: 1. real estate broker, agent, or salesperson; 2. agent of any real estate broker, agent, or salesperson; 3. person in the business of selling […]
Section 20-705 – Discriminatory Housing Practices — Sale or Rental of Dwelling
Except as provided in §§ 20–703 and 20–704 of this subtitle, a person may not: (1) refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, […]
Section 20-706 – Discrimination Against Individuals With Disabilities; Accessibility
(a) In this section, “covered multifamily dwelling” means: (1) a building consisting of four or more units, if the building has one or more elevators; or (2) a ground floor unit in a building consisting of four or more units, if the building has no elevator. (b) Except as provided in §§ 20–703 and 20–704 of this subtitle, a […]
Section 20-707 – Discrimination in Residential Real Estate-Related Transactions; Discrimination in Professional Services or Organizations
(a) In this section, “residential real estate–related transaction” means: (1) the making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance: (i) for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling; or (ii) secured by residential real estate; or (2) the selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real property. (b) (1) A person whose business includes engaging in residential real estate–related transactions […]
Section 20-708 – Interference With Exercise of Rights
A person may not coerce, intimidate, threaten, interfere with, or retaliate against any person: (1) in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this subtitle; (2) because a person has exercised or enjoyed any right granted or protected by this subtitle; or (3) because a person has aided or encouraged any other person in […]
Section 20-709 – Duties of Executive Units
Each executive unit, including units with regulatory or supervisory authority over financial institutions, shall: (1) administer its programs and activities in a manner that furthers the purposes of this subtitle; and (2) cooperate with the Commission to further the purposes of this subtitle.