Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-26
Causing or permitting advertisements
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this article for any owner or other person to cause any person to circulate or publish a statement, advertisement or notice that such owner or other person intends to sell or lease any dwelling or housing in a manner that is unlawful under this article, or to consent thereto.
Ashland Ch. 20 § 20-26 makes it an unlawful housing practice for an owner or other person to cause, publish, or consent to any statement, advertisement, or notice that signals an intent to sell or lease housing in a way that violates the article's anti-discrimination requirements. The rule covers not just the person who directly publishes the ad, but also anyone who directs or approves its circulation. In short, discriminatory intent expressed through advertising is itself a prohibited act under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ashland Ch. 20 § 20-26, compliant property owners and managers review all rental and sales advertisements—including those prepared by agents or third-party listing services—to ensure no language signals a discriminatory preference or limitation prohibited by the article. Operators generally maintain records showing that ad copy was reviewed and approved only after confirming it meets the article's standards. Because the provision extends liability to anyone who consents to a violating advertisement, oversight of marketing materials is a routine part of lawful property management in Ashland.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ashland Ch. 20 § 20-26 gives tenants and prospective buyers a basis to flag advertisements that appear to express an unlawful intent to sell or lease housing in a discriminatory manner. If you encounter such an advertisement, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with Ashland's human relations or fair housing authority, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance on next steps. Keeping a copy or screenshot of the advertisement can be useful documentation when pursuing any available complaint process under this article.
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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