Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 18.08.040
Publication of discriminatory intent
Operative Text
The making, printing or publishing, or the causing to be made, printed or published, any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on factors set forth in Section 19.04.010 or an intention to make such preference, limitation, or discrimination.
Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 18.08.040 prohibits the creation or distribution of any notice, statement, or advertisement related to the sale or rental of a dwelling that signals a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on the protected characteristics listed in Section 19.04.010. This applies whether the material is made directly or caused to be made by another party. The rule covers any medium in which such discriminatory intent could be communicated to the public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18.08.040, compliant property owners and managers review all rental listings, advertisements, and written communications before publication to ensure no language signals a preference or limitation based on the protected classes identified in Section 19.04.010. This includes materials produced by third-party listing services or agents acting on the owner's behalf, since the provision covers content that is 'caused to be' published. Operators generally maintain consistent, neutral language across all advertising channels to remain within the bounds of this rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 18.08.040 of Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing gives renters and prospective renters a basis to raise concerns when a listing, notice, or advertisement appears to signal discriminatory preferences tied to the protected characteristics in Section 19.04.010. Individuals who encounter such materials may document them and explore options such as filing a complaint with a local fair housing authority or contacting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Harwood Heights ordinances. Multiple enforcement and complaint pathways may be available, and a housing advocacy group can help identify which avenue fits a given situation.
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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