Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.16.010
Administrative responsibilities
Operative Text
The administrative responsibilities of this ordinance shall be placed in the board. In order to enforce the fair housing policies contained in this Title 19 , the board shall: A. Act to eliminate discriminatory housing practices; B. Act to assure to persons living or desiring to live in the municipality, or in any particular dwelling, the opportunity to purchase, lease, or rent a dwelling without discrimination because of factors set forth in Section 19.04.010 ; C. Gather and provide for the exchange of information relative to the provisions of this title among real estate brokers and salesman, lenders, developers, employers, municipal officials, and community groups within and without the municipality; D. Seek conciliation with respect to any such complaint; E. Render from time to time, but not less than every twelve (12) months, a written report to municipal officials of its activities and recommendations with respect to fair housing practices; and F. Adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purpose of this title.
Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.16.010 places the administration of the village's fair housing ordinance in the hands of a designated board. That board is charged with working to eliminate discriminatory housing practices, ensuring that all people have equal access to purchasing, leasing, or renting housing free from the forms of discrimination defined in § 19.04.010, and sharing fair housing information with real estate professionals, lenders, developers, employers, and community groups. The board must also attempt to resolve complaints through conciliation, report at least annually to municipal officials on its activities and recommendations, and adopt whatever rules are needed to carry out the ordinance's purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.16.010, the board actively oversees compliance with the village's fair housing policies, meaning property owners and managers operate in an environment where discriminatory practices are subject to board scrutiny and conciliation efforts. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the protected factors listed in § 19.04.010, participate constructively if the board reaches out for information or conciliation, and stay current with any rules or regulations the board adopts to implement Title 19. Engaging with the informational resources the board is required to distribute to real estate professionals and community groups can help operators understand their obligations under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.16.010 establishes a board with a direct mandate to act against discriminatory housing practices and to ensure that people seeking to purchase, lease, or rent housing are free from discrimination based on the factors set out in § 19.04.010. The board is specifically empowered to seek conciliation on complaints, which means individuals who believe they have experienced housing discrimination have a formal channel through which the board may attempt to resolve the matter. Tenants and prospective renters can also look to tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources for guidance on how to engage with the board's complaint and conciliation process 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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