Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 10 § 10-20

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Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 10 § 10-20
It is both the policy and strong commitment of the Town of Trumbull to promote fair housing opportunities in all its programs and housing development activities and to take affirmative action through education and implementation to ensure equal housing opportunities for all persons and families.
The Town of Trumbull will take affirmative action to ensure that all tenants, applicants, residents are treated fairly without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, learning disability, mental or physical disability, including but not limited to, blindness, age individuals with children or lawful source of income.
The Town of Trumbull will continue to make a good faith effort to comply with all federal and state laws and policies which speak to fair housing practices.
It is the policy of the Town of Trumbull that all housing-related personnel be trained and educated in the principles of fair housing and equal opportunity so that equal housing opportunities may be available to all qualified applicants.
This fair housing policy statement reaffirms our personal commitment to the principles of fair housing and equal opportunity housing practices.
The fair housing officer, First Selectman, or their designated representative is responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the fair housing regulations/plan and the enforcement of this policy. The fair housing officer may be reached at 452-5005.
Complaint(s) pertaining to discrimination in any program funded by this Town of Trumbull may be filed with the fair housing officer. The Town's grievance procedure will be utilized in this case(s).
Complaints also may be filed with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity, 21 Grand Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
Cross reference-- Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, § 2-6 .
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Plain English

Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-20 sets out the Town of Trumbull's formal commitment to fair housing and equal opportunity. The provision prohibits discrimination in housing-related programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, familial status, or lawful source of income. It designates a fair housing officer — along with the First Selectman or their representative — as responsible for enforcing this policy, and it establishes pathways for filing discrimination complaints both locally and with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity.

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For Property Managers

Under Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-20, housing-related personnel operating within Town-funded programs are expected to receive training in fair housing and equal opportunity principles. Compliant operators generally apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria across all applicant and tenant interactions, covering the full range of protected characteristics named in the provision. Maintaining documentation of training, outreach, and application procedures is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate good-faith compliance with this policy.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-20 affirms that all tenants and applicants in Town-funded housing programs have the right to be treated without discrimination based on characteristics including race, disability, familial status, and lawful source of income. Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination in a covered program may file a complaint with the Town's fair housing officer or use the Town's grievance procedure. Complaints may also be filed with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity at 21 Grand Street, Hartford, CT 06106; tenant-rights organizations can help explain which avenue may be appropriate for a given situation.

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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