(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 the transaction, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
(B) As used in this section, "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; or
(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, handicap, or familial status.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 72, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 31 - Housing and Redevelopment
Section 31-21-10. Short title.
Section 31-21-20. State policy.
Section 31-21-30. Definitions.
Section 31-21-40. Discrimination in relation to sale or rental of property.
Section 31-21-60. Discrimination in relation to residential real estate-related transactions.
Section 31-21-70. Application and exceptions.
Section 31-21-80. Interference with the exercise of any right under this chapter.
Section 31-21-90. Administration of chapter.
Section 31-21-100. Powers of commission.
Section 31-21-110. Investigations by commission; subpoenas.
Section 31-21-140. Civil action; damages.
Section 31-21-150. Coordination regarding complaint filed with multiple agencies.