Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity

Venice Florida Living is committed to providing equal professional service and supporting the principles of the Fair Housing Act and Equal Housing Opportunity.

We believe that every person should have equal access to housing opportunities without discrimination based on characteristics protected by federal, state, or applicable local law.

Our Fair Housing Commitment

Venice Florida Living provides real estate information, services, community resources, and housing-related assistance in a manner intended to comply with applicable fair housing laws.

We do not discriminate in the sale, rental, advertising, financing, or provision of real estate services based on protected characteristics.

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, discrimination in housing is prohibited based on:

Race

Color

National origin

Religion

Sex

Familial status

Disability

These protections apply to many housing-related activities, including buying, renting, advertising, financing, and other real estate services.

Florida Fair Housing Protections

Florida also maintains fair housing protections under state law.

Florida’s Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on:

Race

Color

National origin

Sex

Disability

Familial status

Religion

Florida fair-housing requirements apply in addition to applicable federal protections.

Additional protections may also exist under local laws or ordinances depending on the jurisdiction.

Equal Professional Service

Venice Florida Living is committed to providing consistent professional service to clients and prospective clients without regard to protected characteristics.

Real estate assistance is based on objective factors relevant to the individual’s stated housing needs and preferences, such as:

Property type

Location

Price range

Home features

Community amenities

New construction preferences

Golf availability

Waterfront access

Housing style

Maintenance preferences

Proximity to beaches, shopping, healthcare, or recreation

Other lawful housing criteria identified by the client

We do not make housing recommendations based on the protected characteristics of residents, neighbors, buyers, sellers, or communities.

Community and Neighborhood Information

Venice Florida Living publishes information about communities, neighborhoods, and areas throughout Venice Florida, Wellen Park, and nearby locations.

Community descriptions are intended to focus on objective characteristics such as:

Location

Housing types

Builders

Community amenities

Golf

Parks and trails

Shopping and dining

Beaches

Transportation

Healthcare access

HOA or CDD information when verified

New construction

Development

Geographic relationships

Lifestyle features that are not based on protected characteristics

We do not characterize communities based on the race, religion, national origin, familial status, disability status, sex, or other protected characteristics of residents.

Schools and Education Information

When school information is provided on this website, it is intended to be factual and informational.

Venice Florida Living does not rank or recommend neighborhoods based on the demographic composition of schools or make representations about whether a school or neighborhood is appropriate for a particular type of family.

School assignments, attendance boundaries, programs, ratings, and availability may change and should be independently verified with the applicable school district or education provider.

55+ Communities

Certain communities may qualify for exemptions from familial-status protections under applicable federal and Florida laws governing housing for older persons.

When Venice Florida Living identifies a community as 55+, age-restricted, or housing for older persons, that description is intended to reflect the community’s stated legal or operational status rather than a recommendation based on age.

Eligibility requirements, age restrictions, occupancy rules, and exemptions should be verified directly with the applicable community or association.

Florida law recognizes qualifying housing-for-older-persons exemptions subject to specific requirements.

Advertising and Marketing

Housing advertising on this website is intended to comply with applicable fair housing laws.

We do not intentionally publish housing advertisements or marketing materials that indicate a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on a protected characteristic.

Property descriptions and marketing content should focus on the property itself and objective characteristics such as:

Home features

Community amenities

Location

Lot characteristics

Recreation

Nearby services

Architectural features

Property condition

Builder information

Other lawful property-related factors

Accessibility and Disability

The Fair Housing Act includes protections for individuals with disabilities and may require reasonable accommodations or reasonable modifications in certain housing situations.

Specific accommodation, modification, accessibility, or housing-right questions should be directed to the appropriate housing provider, association, attorney, government agency, or other qualified professional.

Venice Florida Living does not provide legal advice regarding disability accommodations or fair housing compliance.

Real Estate Services

Our real estate services are intended to be offered consistently and without discrimination.

We do not:

Refuse service because of a protected characteristic

Direct clients toward or away from communities because of protected characteristics

Provide different levels of service based on protected characteristics

Make statements about the protected-class composition of a neighborhood

Encourage or discourage housing decisions based on protected characteristics

Participate in discriminatory housing practices

Housing recommendations are based on lawful, objective criteria supplied by the client.

Fair Housing and Online Content

The same fair-housing principles apply to information presented through:

VeniceFloridaLiving.com

Venice Florida Living videos

Community guides

Blog articles

Social media

Email communications

Downloadable guides

Real estate listings

New construction information

Forms and lead-generation materials

Our goal is to provide useful information about housing and communities while avoiding discriminatory recommendations or representations.

Third-Party Information

This website may contain information supplied by:

Builders

Developers

Homeowners associations

Property owners

Listing brokers

MLS systems

Government agencies

Community organizations

Other third-party sources

Venice Florida Living cannot guarantee that every third-party statement or marketing material complies with all applicable fair-housing requirements.

If we become aware of content on our website that may violate applicable law or our policies, we may review, modify, or remove it as appropriate.

Reporting Housing Discrimination

If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you may have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or another appropriate federal, state, or local agency.

HUD states that the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing and housing-related activities and also prohibits retaliation against people who report discriminatory practices.

You can obtain current information about fair housing rights and complaint procedures directly from HUD.

No Legal Advice

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice.

Fair housing laws and regulations may change and may include additional federal, state, or local requirements.

Questions involving specific legal rights, discrimination complaints, exemptions, accommodations, or compliance matters should be directed to an attorney, HUD, the Florida Commission on Human Relations, or another appropriate government agency or qualified professional.

Changes to This Policy

Venice Florida Living may update this Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity page from time to time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, website content, or business practices.

The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent update.

Contact Us

If you have questions about Venice Florida Living’s fair housing practices or website content, please contact:

Venice Florida Living
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