Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity

Updated August 2026

The Hornberger Group supports equal housing opportunity across its residential property management and real estate brokerage services in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Eastern Washington and North Idaho. We do not discriminate in housing-related services based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Fair housing requirements may apply to advertising, showing, renting, leasing, buying, selling, negotiating and other housing-related activities. The applicable requirements can vary by state, local jurisdiction, property, transaction and service being provided.

Federal Fair Housing Protections

The federal Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when renting or buying a home, obtaining a mortgage, seeking housing assistance or participating in other housing-related activities.

Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on:

• Race
• Color
• National origin
• Religion
• Sex
• Familial status
• Disability

More information is available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Washington, Spokane and Idaho Protections

Washington and Spokane

Washington law applies fair housing requirements to real estate transactions and related services. State protections extend beyond the federal list and address characteristics including marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, disability and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Washington rental law also protects qualifying lawful sources of income. Local requirements may add further protections. Within the City of Spokane, applicable protections include additional categories addressed by the Spokane Municipal Code, such as age, domestic violence victim status, refugee status, gender identity and the use or eligibility for housing subsidies or alternative sources of income.

Official requirements can be reviewed through RCW 49.60.222, RCW 59.18.255 and Spokane Municipal Code Section 18.01.030.

Idaho and North Idaho

Federal fair housing requirements also apply in Idaho. Idaho law separately prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, disability and sex. The Idaho Human Rights Commission states that these requirements apply to advertising, showing, renting, leasing, buying, selling and financing.

More information is available from the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Property Management and Rental Housing Practices

Fair housing requirements are incorporated into The Hornberger Group’s property management and rental processes. Depending on the property and service involved, these processes may include:

• Preparing and publishing rental advertisements
• Responding to inquiries and coordinating showings
• Providing property information and application instructions
• Applying published rental criteria consistently
• Coordinating screening and leasing documentation
• Reviewing reasonable accommodation and modification requests
• Communicating with residents and administering lease requirements
• Coordinating renewals, notices and other tenancy matters

Rental decisions are based on property availability, published criteria, documented information and applicable requirements rather than a protected characteristic. Prospective renters should review the property’s listing and The Hornberger Group’s rental criteria and application requirements before applying.

The Hornberger Group does not follow owner instructions that would require unlawful discrimination in advertising, showing, application review, leasing or resident services.

Real Estate Brokerage and Sales Practices

Fair housing requirements also apply to The Hornberger Group’s residential real estate services for buyers and sellers. These practices may include:

• Preparing and distributing property marketing
• Responding to buyer and seller inquiries
• Coordinating property showings
• Providing access to available property information
• Receiving and transmitting offers
• Supporting negotiations and transaction documentation
• Providing brokerage services without unlawful steering or discrimination

The Hornberger Group does not use protected characteristics or neighborhood demographics to direct a buyer toward or away from a property or community. Property availability, buyer criteria, seller instructions, transaction terms and other lawful factors may be considered without limiting housing opportunities based on protected characteristics.

The Hornberger Group does not accept seller or buyer instructions that would require unlawful discrimination in marketing, showing, negotiating or completing a residential real estate transaction.

Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications

A person with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to a rule, policy, practice or service when the adjustment may be necessary to provide an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling or access a housing-related service.

A reasonable modification generally involves a physical change to a dwelling or common area. Approval, cost, documentation and restoration responsibilities may depend on the property, request and applicable law.

Requests are reviewed individually based on the information provided and the applicable requirements. To ask about an accommodation or modification involving a property or service provided by The Hornberger Group, please contact our team.

Advertising and Marketing Standards

The Hornberger Group’s rental and for-sale advertising is intended to describe the property, availability, features, terms and applicable requirements without expressing an unlawful preference or limitation.

We do not publish or accept advertising instructions that require discrimination based on a protected characteristic. This applies to company websites, listing platforms, printed materials, social media and other housing advertisements prepared or distributed as part of our services.

Reporting a Fair Housing Concern

If you have a fair housing concern involving property management or real estate services provided by The Hornberger Group, you may contact us so the concern can be reviewed. Contacting The Hornberger Group does not replace or limit your ability to contact an appropriate government agency.

The Fair Housing Act also prohibits retaliation against a person for reporting an alleged discriminatory practice, participating in a fair housing matter or otherwise exercising protected fair housing rights.

Housing discrimination may also be reported directly to the applicable agency:

• Report housing discrimination to HUD
• File a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission
• File a complaint with the Idaho Human Rights Commission

Because filing deadlines may apply, a person with a concern should review the current instructions provided by the agency with jurisdiction.

This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Fair housing requirements, procedures and exemptions can vary by jurisdiction, property, transaction and specific circumstances. Individuals should consult qualified legal counsel or the appropriate government agency regarding a particular situation.