Glasford — Ch. 16 Human Relations and Social Services § 16-1
Fair housing
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(a) Both federal and state law prohibit discrimination on several bases in the sale or rental of housing; however, it is advantageous for municipalities and other units of general local government to take a role in fighting such discrimination, and it is deemed worthwhile for the village to establish a policy of its own in an effort to protect its citizens against being discriminated against in the availability of decent and sanitary housing because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin. (b) If any village official who becomes aware of or receives a complaint of a resident's or potential resident's civil rights in terms of housing discrimination being violated, he shall refer the matter to the village board. It shall be incumbent on the village board to report the notice or complaint of a fair housing law violation to the proper federal or state authorities for action.
Glasford's Ch. 16 § 16-1 establishes a local fair housing policy affirming that discrimination in the sale or rental of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin is prohibited under federal and state law. The village commits to playing an active role in protecting residents from such discrimination. When a village official learns of a potential fair housing violation, the matter is escalated to the village board, which is then responsible for forwarding the complaint to the appropriate federal or state authorities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glasford Ch. 16 § 16-1, property owners and managers operating in the village are expected to conduct sales and rentals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin, consistent with both federal and state fair housing requirements. Compliant operators generally maintain non-discriminatory advertising, application, and leasing practices. Because the village board is obligated to refer any reported violations to federal or state authorities, complaints received at the local level can escalate to those higher enforcement bodies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glasford Ch. 16 § 16-1 affirms that residents and prospective residents have the right to be free from housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin. If a village official becomes aware of a potential violation, the provision requires that the matter be brought before the village board and then reported to the appropriate federal or state authorities. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may report concerns to a village official, contact federal agencies such as HUD, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available enforcement paths.
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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