smover is committed to ensuring that housing is available to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended) prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, and disability.
Our Commitment
smover pledges to comply with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws and regulations. Specifically, we:
- Display all listings without regard to the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability of any prospective buyer or renter.
- Do not use our AI-powered search or agent matching algorithms to discriminate against any protected class. Search results and agent rankings are based solely on property attributes and verified MLS performance data.
- Ensure our platform is accessible to persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA).
- Require all agents listed on our platform to comply with fair housing laws in their professional activities.
- Provide equal professional service to all persons seeking to use our platform, regardless of protected class status.
Virginia Fair Housing Law
In addition to federal protections, the Virginia Fair Housing Law (Virginia Code § 36-96.1 et seq.) prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness (age 55+), familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and source of funds. smover complies with all Virginia-specific fair housing requirements.
Protected Classes
Under federal and Virginia law, the following classes are protected from housing discrimination:
Report a Violation
If you believe you have been discriminated against in a housing transaction, you may:
- Contact smover: Email us at hello@smover.co to report any concerns about fair housing compliance on our platform.
- File a complaint with HUD: Contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at hud.gov/fairhousing or call 1-800-669-9777 (TTY: 1-800-927-9275).
- Contact the Virginia Fair Housing Office: Call the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) at (804) 367-8500.