Fair Housing Statement

I serve every client equally. I follow the federal Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts fair housing law.

My commitment

I, John Fortes, and J. Fortes Real Estate, Inc. are committed to equal housing opportunity. I follow the federal Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151B. I do not discriminate in selling, buying, renting, advertising, showing, or financing housing.

Federal protected classes

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate in housing because of:

Race
Color
Religion
National origin
Sex
Familial status (households with children under 18, and people who are pregnant)
Disability

Additional Massachusetts protected classes

Massachusetts law also protects people from housing discrimination because of:

Marital status
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
Age
Ancestry
Military status, including veteran status
Genetic information
Source of income, including public assistance and rental vouchers or housing subsidies
Children, including refusing to rent because a home has lead paint

Equal Housing Opportunity

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or any class protected by Massachusetts law.

If you believe you were treated unfairly

Please tell me right away at 774-619-7846 or j.fortes@johnfortes.com. You also have the right to file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): File a housing discrimination complaint with HUD, or call 1-800-669-9777.
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD): File a complaint with MCAD, or call 617-994-6000.

Brokerage

J. Fortes Real Estate, Inc. is brokered by RE/MAX Synergy, Brockton, MA. Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated.