Legal Compliance

Equal Housing Opportunity Statement

Profitified is committed to the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Act. We do not discriminate in the purchase, sale, financing, or any other aspect of real estate transactions on the basis of any protected characteristic.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

We Are an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider

Profitified operates in full compliance with the Fair Housing Act and all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws. This statement sets forth our non-discrimination policies and procedures.

Fair Housing Act Principles

The Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended) prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Profitified fully complies with all provisions of the Fair Housing Act and all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws.

We believe that every person deserves equal access to housing opportunities. Our policies, procedures, and practices are designed to ensure that we conduct all real estate-related activities in full compliance with applicable fair housing laws.

Protected Classes

Profitified does not discriminate against any person on the basis of any federally, state, or locally protected characteristic, including but not limited to:

Race
Color
Religion
National Origin
Sex / Gender
Familial Status
Disability / Handicap
Age
Marital Status
Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity or Expression
Source of Income
Veteran or Military Status
Ancestry

Note: State and local laws may recognize additional protected classes beyond those listed under federal law. Profitified complies with all applicable state and local fair housing protections in every jurisdiction where it operates. [Placeholder: Insert specific state/local protected classes applicable to your jurisdiction here.]

Non-Discrimination Pledge

Profitified pledges that it will not, on the basis of any protected characteristic:

  • Refuse to sell, purchase, or negotiate for the sale or purchase of a dwelling
  • Discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale
  • Make, print, or publish any statement indicating a preference or limitation based on a protected class
  • Represent that a dwelling is not available when it is, in fact, available
  • Engage in blockbusting, steering, or any other practice that restricts the free choice of housing
  • Deny access to or membership in any multiple listing service or real estate brokers' organization

This pledge applies to all real estate transactions, including but not limited to acquisitions, dispositions, financing referrals, and any other services offered by Profitified.

Complaint Procedures

If you believe you have been subject to discriminatory treatment in violation of the Fair Housing Act or any applicable fair housing law, you have the right to file a complaint. Complaints may be filed with Profitified directly or with the appropriate government authority.

Contact Profitified Directly

HUD Complaint Process

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

  • Online: hud.gov/fairhousing
  • Phone: 1-800-669-9777 (toll-free) / 1-800-927-9275 (TTY)
  • Mail: HUD Fair Housing Complaint, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410

[Placeholder: Insert specific HUD regional office contact information applicable to your operating area here.]

HUD Resources

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a range of resources to help individuals understand their fair housing rights:

  • Fair Housing Resource Center: Comprehensive information about fair housing rights and responsibilities, available at hud.gov/fairhousing.
  • HUD Housing Counseling: Free or low-cost counseling services for homebuyers and renters. Call 1-800-569-4287 to find a HUD-approved counselor near you.
  • National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA): A consortium of more than 200 private, non-profit fair housing organizations dedicated to ending discrimination in housing. [Placeholder: insert applicable local NFHA member organization contact.]
  • Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP): HUD-funded organizations provide fair housing enforcement and education services. [Placeholder: insert local FHIP organization contact for your jurisdiction.]

State & Local Fair Housing Laws

In addition to the federal Fair Housing Act, Profitified complies with all applicable state and local fair housing laws and ordinances in every market where it operates. State and local laws may provide additional protections beyond those afforded by federal law, including recognition of additional protected classes.

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For questions about which laws apply to a specific transaction or jurisdiction, please contact us at 804-552-5557 or connect@profitified.com.

Equal Lending Practices

To the extent Profitified provides financing assistance, lending referrals, or connects clients with lenders, we are committed to equal lending practices in compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act.

  • We do not discriminate in the provision of lending referrals or financing information on the basis of any protected characteristic.
  • We do not discourage any person from applying for financing based on a protected characteristic.
  • We do not provide different terms, conditions, or services in connection with financing based on any protected class.
  • We do not engage in, or facilitate, redlining or any other practice that restricts access to credit on a prohibited basis.

[Placeholder: Insert specific fair lending procedures and policies applicable to Profitified's financing-related services, including any ECOA adverse action notice procedures, HMDA reporting obligations if applicable, and the identity of any lending compliance contact person.]

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Profitified will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in all aspects of its real estate transactions and services. A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that is necessary to give a person with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in our services.

We will also make reasonable modifications to physical properties or processes when necessary to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation

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Profitified will not charge an additional fee for reasonable accommodations or modifications required by law. Any request for accommodation will be handled confidentially and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

This Equal Housing Opportunity Statement was last updated on January 1, 2025. For questions regarding our fair housing policies and procedures, or to report potential fair housing violations, please contact us at 804-552-5557, connect@profitified.com, or visit us at 6841 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23225.