§ 51:2607 — Discrimination in residential real estate related transactions

Louisiana § 51:2607

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 51: Trade and Commerce

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§2607. Discrimination in residential real estate related transactions
A. It is 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, disability, familial status, national origin, military status, or natural,
protective, or cultural hairstyle.
B. As used in this Section, the term "residential real estate related transaction" means
any of the following:
(1) The making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance:
(a) For purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling.
(b) Secured by residential real estate.
(2) The selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real property.
C. Nothing in this Chapter 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, disability, military status, or familial status.

Legislative History

Acts 1991, No. 527, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2014, No. 811, §28, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2022, No. 529, §3; Acts 2025, No. 100, §4.