Welcome to this stunning home, perfect for young families! Charming 3 bed, 2 bath home walking distance to church and schools. Gorgeous kitchen and a big yard. Don't miss it!
- Family status“perfect for young families”
Describes who should live here. Describe the property instead.
Try: Room to grow - Family status“young families”
Refers to familial status.
Try: describe the space (e.g. "three bedrooms on one floor") - Religion“walking distance to church”
Naming a place of worship can signal a religious preference.
Try: close to local amenities
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The US Fair Housing Act and Canadian human-rights codes prohibit advertising that suggests a preference for or against people based on protected grounds. Most problems in listing copy aren't deliberate: they're habits like “perfect for a young family”. This checker uses the same rules as Trulisted's listing description generator. For the full guide, read how to write a listing description that sells.
Fair housing wording questions
What words should real estate agents avoid under fair housing rules?
Avoid words that describe the people you imagine buying rather than the home: family status (“perfect for young families”, “empty nesters”), religion (“walking distance to church”), race or national origin (“exclusive neighbourhood”), sex (“bachelor pad”) and disability. In Canada and some US states, age is protected too (“ideal for retirees”). Describe the property and verifiable distances instead.
Does this checker cover Canada?
Yes. Canadian provincial human-rights codes protect similar grounds to the US Fair Housing Act, including family status, age, religion, disability, race and place of origin, and in some provinces source of income. The checker flags phrasing that touches any of these.
Is my text saved?
No. The check runs entirely in your browser; nothing you paste is sent to or stored on our servers.
Is a flagged phrase always illegal?
Not always. It's a phrase that commonly signals a preference, so it's worth rewriting. Some exemptions exist (for example, certain seniors' housing), but they're narrow. When in doubt, describe the home and ask your managing broker. This checker is a helpful tool, not legal advice.
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