Country Club Hills — Ch. 19 Fair Housing § 19.1.01
Declaration of Policy
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A. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Country Club Hills to provide for fair housing throughout Country Club Hills, to assure that all persons have full and equal opportunity to consider all available housing and obtain fair and adequate housing for themselves and their families within the City of Country Club Hills without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and to promote a stable, racially integrated community. B. It is hereby further declared to be the policy of the City of Club Hills to take all actions necessary and proper to achieve the policy expressed in Paragraph A of this article.
Country Club Hills Chapter 19, Section 19.1.01 establishes the city's foundational commitment to fair housing by declaring that every person has an equal right to consider and obtain housing without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The provision also directs the city itself to take all necessary and proper actions to carry out this policy. It frames fair housing not just as a prohibition on discrimination, but as an affirmative goal tied to building a stable, integrated community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Country Club Hills Ch. 19 § 19.1.01, the city has declared a clear policy that housing opportunities must be made available equally to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Operators who comply with this policy generally ensure that their marketing, screening, and leasing practices do not treat applicants differently based on any of these characteristics. Because the city has committed to taking all necessary actions to enforce this policy, property owners and managers are expected to align their practices with this foundational declaration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Country Club Hills Ch. 19 § 19.1.01 affirms that every resident and prospective resident has a right to full and equal access to available housing in the city, free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If you believe this policy has been violated in your housing search or tenancy, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization, or exploring remedies available under applicable federal and state fair housing laws. This provision signals that the city has committed to acting on complaints and taking steps to uphold these rights.
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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