Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-1
Short title
Operative Text
This chapter may be cited as the "Human Rights Ordinance."
Chapter 17 of Champaign's municipal code is officially designated under § 17-1 as the "Human Rights Ordinance." This short-title provision establishes the name by which the chapter is formally known and referenced in legal and administrative contexts. It does not itself create rights or obligations, but it anchors the naming convention used throughout the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Champaign should be aware that the local anti-discrimination framework governing housing is formally titled the "Human Rights Ordinance" under § 17-1. When reviewing compliance obligations, lease language, or official correspondence, this is the chapter name that will appear in citations and enforcement proceedings. Familiarity with this title helps operators correctly identify the applicable local rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Champaign renters seeking information about local fair-housing and anti-discrimination protections will find them under the "Human Rights Ordinance," as named in § 17-1 of the city code. Knowing this official title can help when searching municipal records, filing complaints, or consulting a tenant-rights organization. The provisions that follow this short-title section contain the substantive rights and enforcement mechanisms available under the ordinance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.