§ 22-24. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing—Prohibited.

As made applicable by section 22-26 and except as exempted by sections 22-22 and 22-25(a), it shall be unlawful:

(1)

To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national religion, familial status, or handicap.

(2)

To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap.

(3)

To make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

(4)

To represent to any person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap, that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available.

(5)

For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap.

(Code 1988, § 12-22; Ord. No. 85-3, § 4; Ord. No. 89-28, § 4)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 760.22.