Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-7
Adoption of Code of Prohibited Discriminatory Practices
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Pursuant to § 7-148(c)(9)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, the City of Stamford hereby adopts as its Code of Prohibited Discriminatory Practices the provisions of §§ 46a-58, 46a-59, 46a-60, 46a-61, 46a-64, 46a-66, and 46a-81c to 46a-81f, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, except that it shall not be prohibited discriminatory practice for any religious institution to devote its facilities exclusively or primarily to or for members of its own religion, to give preference to such members or to make such selection as is calculated by such institution to promote the religious principles for which it is established or maintained.
Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-7 formally incorporates a set of Connecticut state anti-discrimination statutes into Stamford's own local code, making those state-level prohibitions on discriminatory practices enforceable at the municipal level as well. The adopted provisions cover a broad range of discriminatory conduct in areas such as employment, housing, and public accommodations. One limited exception is carved out: religious institutions are permitted to give preference to members of their own faith or to restrict use of their facilities in ways that advance their religious mission.
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Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-7, property owners and managers operating in Stamford are subject to the anti-discrimination requirements drawn from multiple Connecticut General Statutes sections, including those addressing housing-related discriminatory practices. Compliant operators generally maintain consistent, non-discriminatory criteria for tenant screening, advertising, and lease terms across all protected classes recognized under the adopted statutes. Landlords affiliated with religious institutions should carefully assess whether their operations fall within the narrow exemption the provision describes, as that carve-out applies only to conduct genuinely tied to promoting the institution's religious principles.
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Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-7 gives tenants and housing applicants in Stamford the benefit of multiple Connecticut anti-discrimination statutes enforced at the local level, meaning discriminatory treatment in housing may be addressed through both municipal and state channels. Individuals who believe they have experienced prohibited discriminatory practices can explore filing a complaint with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, which administers the underlying state statutes, or raising the violation through Stamford's own local enforcement process. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with both local and state fair-housing law can help clarify which avenue may be appropriate given the circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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