Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.08.130
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Performing any act of discrimination with the intention or effect of restricting or limiting the housing choice of any person.
Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.08.130 prohibits any act of discrimination—whether intentional or merely having a discriminatory effect—that restricts or limits a person's ability to choose where they live. The rule covers both deliberate discriminatory conduct and neutral-seeming practices that produce a restrictive outcome for protected individuals. This provision applies broadly to housing transactions and related activities within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Harwood Heights § 19.08.130, compliant property owners and managers review their policies, advertising, application criteria, and tenant-selection practices to ensure none of them—intentionally or in effect—narrow the housing options available to any person. Operators generally document their decision-making processes so they can demonstrate that criteria are applied consistently and without discriminatory impact. Both overt discriminatory acts and facially neutral policies that produce a restrictive effect on housing choice fall within the scope of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Harwood Heights § 19.08.130 protects individuals from having their housing choices restricted or limited through discriminatory acts, regardless of whether the discrimination was intentional. Tenants or applicants who believe a landlord's policy or conduct has had this effect may raise a violation of this provision as a defense in a housing proceeding or file a complaint with the appropriate local or state fair housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand what documentation and steps are generally available under this provision.
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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