§ 16-150. Notice to be posted by real estate brokers and others in housing business.

Every real estate broker and every other person in the business of developing, selling, renting or leasing housing, including every person who operates a multi-unit residential building containing more than four (4) units, except a personal residence, shall post, in a conspicuous location in that portion of his housing business normally used by him for negotiating the sale, rental or leasing of housing, a notice that contains the following language, printed in black on a light colored background, in not less than fourteen (14) point type:

"It is contrary to public policy and to the intent of the Fair Housing Ordinance of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for any person to:

1.

Deny housing accommodations to any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, familial status, elderliness, handicap, or marital status; or

2.

Discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, familial status, elderliness, handicap, or marital status with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of housing accommodations or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith.

3.

If you believe you have not been treated fairly, call the City of Roanoke Department of Housing and Neighborhood Services."

(Code 1956, Tit. XV, Ch. 8, § 3; Ord. No. 36635, § 1, 3-1-04)

(Code 1956, Tit. XV, Ch. 8, § 3; Ord. No. 36635, § 1, 3-1-04)