Bartlett Title 14 Ch. 1 Fair Housing Ordinance § 14-1-3
CONSTRUCTION
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This chapter shall be construed according to the fair import of its terms and shall be liberally construed to further the purposes and policy stated in 1-14-2 and the special purpose of the particular provision involved. (Ord. 2020-73, 8-18-2020)
Bartlett Title 14 Ch. 1 Fair Housing Ordinance § 14-1-3 establishes a rule of interpretation for the entire chapter: its language is to be read according to its fair and natural meaning, and where any ambiguity exists, the chapter is to be interpreted broadly in favor of advancing fair housing goals. This means that neither overly narrow nor overly technical readings of the ordinance's terms are intended. The provision ties this interpretive standard back to the general purposes and policies set out in § 14-1-2, as well as to the specific intent behind each individual provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14-1-3, property owners and managers operating in Bartlett should understand that the Fair Housing Ordinance is designed to be read expansively, not restrictively. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the purposes stated in § 14-1-2 so they can appreciate how individual provisions may be applied in a broad, pro-fair-housing manner. Awareness of this interpretive framework helps operators avoid relying on narrow or technical readings of the ordinance's language when assessing their obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-1-3 of Bartlett's Fair Housing Ordinance means that if a question arises about how a provision applies, decision-makers are directed to interpret the chapter in the way that best advances fair housing protections. Tenants who believe a provision has been applied too narrowly against them may raise this construction rule as a relevant consideration in any complaint or proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bartlett's ordinance can help individuals understand how this interpretive standard may bear on a particular 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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