Real Estate or rental advertisements in the Chinook Observer are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and subsequent amendments. It is illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
Additional Laws make it unlawful to discriminate because of sex, marital status, familial status or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap.
Certain words that are used in the context of a real estate ad may create a liability. Our representatives will help you avoid certain unacceptable words.
The Chinook Observer will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or rentals which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
To complain of discrimination call HUD at 1(800)669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1(800)927-9275.