Chapter 760, Part II, F.S., Fair Housing Act

Part II of Chapter 760 Florida Statutes (sections 760.20 through 760.37) constitutes the Florida Fair Housing Act, which establishes Florida’s state-level prohibition against housing discrimination. Key provisions include the short title (s. 760.20), articulation of state policy on fair housing (s. 760.21), definitions (s. 760.22), unlawful practices in sale/rental of housing (s. 760.23) including familial status, disability, and emotional-support animals, discrimination in brokerage services (s. 760.24), discrimination in housing financing or real-estate transactions (s. 760.25), discrimination in land-use decisions or permitting (s. 760.26), specific protections for persons with disabilities needing an emotional support animal (s. 760.27), exemptions (s. 760.29), administration and enforcement of the statute (ss. 760.30 ff), and procedures for civil actions, administrative actions, conciliation agreements, and interference or intimidation (ss. 760.34-760.37).