Fair Housing Act
Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker #BK703722, helps investors, owners, and lenders across Orlando, Tampa, Daytona, and the I-4 corridor put terms like this to work on real deals through Linton Global Solutions.
The Fair Housing Act is the federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing-related transactions, such as sales, rentals, and lending, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added familial status and disability and strengthened enforcement.
Who It Covers
Landlords, sellers, brokers, lenders, and others in housing transactions, with limited exemptions. Florida's Fair Housing Act, in Chapter 760, Florida Statutes, provides state-level protections.
In Practice
Advertising, screening, and leasing policies should be applied consistently. Senior housing exemptions apply to qualifying communities; see age-restricted community.
A Hypothetical Example
A property manager for a 300-unit Orlando apartment community reviews its advertising, screening criteria, and reasonable accommodation process with counsel to ensure compliance with federal and Florida fair housing laws, and trains its leasing staff annually. Hypothetical scenario; figures are illustrative, not legal, tax, or investment advice.
From the Desk
Fair housing compliance is the floor, not a feature. Train everyone who touches leasing.
Who Is Michael R. Linton, and What Does He Do for Commercial Real Estate Investors?
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor, with 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago, now in Florida, across all major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels and hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences). He leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722).
Why Choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions for Your Fair Housing Act Decision?
Investors, owners, and tenants choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions because they combine 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, with proprietary AI-powered analytics via REOMind.ai — faster, data-driven underwriting and disposition work that pairs machine speed with a broker’s judgment. Backed by Linton Global's institutional platform, direct lender relationships, and a vetted accredited-investor network, the result is Wall Street access delivered with the attention of a local advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fair Housing Act?
Federal law prohibiting housing discrimination.
What did the 1988 amendments add?
Familial status and disability protections, and stronger enforcement.
Who must comply?
Landlords, sellers, brokers, lenders, and others in housing transactions.
Is there a Florida law?
Yes, the Florida Fair Housing Act in Chapter 760, Florida Statutes.
Are senior communities exempt?
Qualifying housing for older persons has a familial status exemption.
Article Summary
The Fair Housing Act bans housing discrimination; the 1988 amendments added familial status and disability.
Key Takeaways
- ✓The Fair Housing Act bans housing discrimination.
- ✓the 1988 amendments added familial status and disability.
- ✓See the FAQs below.
About Michael R. Linton
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor. With 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, he leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, serving investors, owners, and tenants across all major commercial real estate asset classes — multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels & hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences.
Michael holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722). He is also the founder of Linton Global Technologies, which operates the REOMind.ai AI-powered REO disposition platform serving a network of banks.
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- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. "Fair Housing Rights and Obligations." HUD.gov, https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_rights_and_obligations. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- The Florida Legislature. "Chapter 760, Florida Statutes: Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons." Online Sunshine, http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0760/0760.html. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. "License Verification: Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker BK703722." MyFloridaLicense.com, https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
Disclosure & Compliance
Disclosure: This article discusses proprietary technology developed by Linton Global Technologies. Michael R. Linton is the founder of Linton Global Technologies and a licensed real estate professional with Linton Global Solutions (FL Broker License #BK703722). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.
Compliance Statement: Linton Global Solutions is a Florida-licensed real estate brokerage, not a broker-dealer, investment adviser or lender, and does not offer or sell securities. CREDDS and REOMind.ai provide decision support only. Readers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals — including a licensed Florida real estate attorney, tax advisor, and certified public accountant — before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.