Casey — Title 15 Ch. 15.28 Fair Housing § 15.28.010
Declaration of policy
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A. In furthering the policy of the state of Illinois as expressed in its Constitution and laws; in order that the safety and general welfare, peace and health of all the inhabitants of the city may be ensured, it is hereby declared the policy of the city of Casey, to assure equal opportunity to all residents, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical disability to live in decent, sanitary, healthful, standard living quarters. B. It is the policy of the city of Casey, Illinois that no owner, lessee, sub-lessee, assignee, managing agent, or other person, firm or corporation having the right to sell, rent, lease (or otherwise control) any housing accommodation and/or real property within the city, or any agent of these shall refuse to sell, rent, lease, or otherwise deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons such housing accommodations and/or real property because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability of such person or persons or discriminate against any person or persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed or disability in the conditions, terms, privileges of the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodation and/or real property or in the furnishing of facilities and/or services in connection therewith. C. Relocation shall be carried out in a manner that will promote maximum choice within the community's total housing supply: lessen racial, ethnic, and economic concentrations; and facilitate desegregation and racially inclusive patterns of occupancy and use of public and private facilities.
Casey Title 15 Ch. 15.28 Fair Housing § 15.28.010 establishes the city's foundational fair housing policy, declaring that all residents are entitled to equal opportunity in accessing decent, sanitary, and healthful housing regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. The provision prohibits anyone who controls housing accommodations or real property — including owners, lessees, managing agents, and their representatives — from refusing to sell, rent, or lease, or from imposing discriminatory conditions, based on those protected characteristics. It also directs that any relocation activity be conducted in ways that expand housing choice, reduce concentrations of racial and economic segregation, and encourage inclusive occupancy patterns.
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Under Casey § 15.28.010, property owners, managers, and their agents are expected to apply consistent, non-discriminatory standards across all aspects of housing transactions — including advertising, tenant screening, lease terms, and the provision of facilities and services. Compliant operators do not vary conditions, privileges, or services based on a prospective or current resident's race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. When relocation of residents is involved, operators are generally expected to facilitate choices that align with the city's stated goals of reducing segregation and promoting inclusive occupancy.
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Casey § 15.28.010 affirms that residents have a right to equal access to housing accommodations and real property free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. If a tenant believes they have been denied housing, subjected to unequal lease terms, or received inferior services because of a protected characteristic, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority, contacting the Illinois Department of Human Rights, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Tenants may also explore federal fair housing complaint processes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which administers overlapping protections.
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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