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Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-137

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EffinghamFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-137
This article shall be applicable within the corporate limits of this municipality.
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Plain English

Section 17-137 of Effingham's Fair Housing ordinance (Ch. 17, Art. VI) establishes the geographic scope of the article's protections and requirements. The rules set out in this article apply only within the official corporate boundaries of the municipality of Effingham. Any conduct or property located outside those boundaries falls outside the reach of this particular article.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating within Effingham's corporate limits are subject to the full requirements of Ch. 17, Art. VI, including § 17-137's jurisdictional boundary. Operators whose properties lie within those boundaries generally ensure their practices conform to the Fair Housing article, while those with holdings outside the city limits should be aware this local article does not govern those properties. Confirming whether a specific property falls within the corporate limits is a standard step in determining which local obligations apply.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 17-137 means that the Fair Housing protections established in Ch. 17, Art. VI extend to residents and housing seekers within Effingham's corporate limits. If you believe a violation has occurred at a property inside those boundaries, the article's protections may be available to you, and local municipal offices or tenant-rights organizations can help clarify whether a given address falls within the covered area. Understanding this jurisdictional scope is a useful starting point when exploring what remedies or complaint processes the article makes available.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 17-181
IL Muni § 17-139
IL Muni § 17-186
IL Muni § 17-184

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