(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, blindness, disability, familial status, ancestry or national origin.
(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; or (B) secured by residential real estate; or
(2) The selling, brokering or appraising of residential real property.
(c) Nothing in this article 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, ancestry, sex, blindness, disability or familial status.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 11A. West Virginia Fair Housing Act
§5-11A-2. Declaration of Policy
§5-11A-4. Application of Article
§5-11A-5. Discrimination in Sale or Rental of Housing and Other Prohibited Practices
§5-11A-6. Discrimination in Residential Real Estate-Related Transactions
§5-11A-7. Discrimination in Provision of Brokerage Services
§5-11A-8. Religious Organization or Private Club Exemption
§5-11A-10. Education and Conciliation; Conferences and Consultations; Reports
§5-11A-12. Subpoenas; Giving of Evidence; Witness Fees; Enforcement of Subpoenas
§5-11A-16. Interference, Coercion or Intimidation; Enforcement by Civil Action
§5-11A-18. Effect on Other Laws