Bartlett Title 14 Ch. 1 Fair Housing Ordinance § 14-1-2
PURPOSE AND DECLARATION OF POLICY
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It is hereby declared to be the policy of the village and the purpose of this chapter, in the exercise of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public safety for the health, morals, safety and welfare of the persons in and residing in the village, and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry, and good government in the village, and to promote and protect fair housing opportunities throughout the village and to acknowledge the value of diversity within our community, to secure to all persons living and/or working, or desiring to live and/or work in the village of Bartlett, an equal opportunity to view, purchase, lease, rent, or occupy real estate without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, source of income, familial status, or national origin of any individual. (Ord. 2020-73, 8-18-2020)
Bartlett Title 14 Ch. 1 § 14-1-2 establishes the village's foundational commitment to fair housing by declaring that all people who live, work, or wish to live or work in Bartlett are entitled to equal access to real estate transactions. The provision identifies a broad set of protected characteristics — including race, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, and others — on the basis of which discrimination is prohibited. This policy frames the entire chapter and reflects the village's recognition that community diversity has inherent value.
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Under Bartlett Title 14 Ch. 1 § 14-1-2, the village has declared equal housing opportunity to be an affirmative public policy goal, meaning operators of rental and sales properties in Bartlett are expected to conduct all aspects of their business without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the ordinance. Compliant property owners and managers typically apply consistent, documented criteria when screening applicants, setting terms, and handling all real estate transactions. Familiarity with the full list of protected classes — which includes source of income and gender identity in addition to federally protected categories — helps operators align their practices with the village's stated policy.
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Bartlett Title 14 Ch. 1 § 14-1-2 declares that every person seeking to view, rent, purchase, or occupy real estate in the village has a right to do so free from discrimination based on a wide range of characteristics, including source of income, sexual orientation, and gender identity, among others. If a tenant believes this policy has been violated, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the village, contacting the Illinois Department of Human Rights, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Keeping records of communications and transactions related to a housing search or tenancy can be useful when pursuing any of these avenues under § 14-1-2.
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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