42 U.S.C. § 3605. Discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions

1. (a)
   (a)

   In general

   It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity whose business includes engaging in residential real estate-related transactions to discriminate against any person in making available such a transaction, or in the terms or conditions of such a transaction, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
2. (b)
   (b)

   “Residential real estate-related transaction” defined

   As used in this section, the term “residential real estate-related transaction” means any of the following:

   1. (1)
      (b)(1)

      The making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance—

      1. (A)
         (b)(1)(A)for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling; or
      2. (B)
         (b)(1)(B)secured by residential real estate.
   2. (2)
      (b)(2)The selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real property.
3. (c)
   (c)

   Appraisal exemption

   Nothing in this subchapter prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property to take into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status.