Sex, incl. sexual orientation & gender identity / Fair Housing phrase guide
"maid's room" in listing copy: a minor Fair Housing flag
Minor A minor flag: usually fine, worth a second look.
Why
"Nanny's room" is on the LIBOR and NYPA caution lists. "Domestic quarters" is on the NYPA and CRMLS acceptable lists, and a plain room name works too.
Safer wording
- domestic quarters
- bonus room
- guest suite
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- Long Island Board of REALTORS®: Fair Housing Advertising Word and Phrase Guidelines (Mar. 2025)
- Fair Housing Advertising Word and Phrase List (New York Press Assn.; source: Oklahoma Press Assn.)
- CRMLS Fair Housing Word & Phrase List (Apr. 2021)
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Not legal advice. Word lists can't judge context, and laws differ by state and city. Rule sex-maid, ListingLint rules v2026.10.1.