Hazel Crest — Ch. 14 Housing § 14-24
Declaration of policy
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(a) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the village to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the village, to assure that all persons have full and equal opportunity to consider all available housing and obtain fair and adequate housing for themselves and their families within the village without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and to promote a stable, racially integrated community. (b) It is hereby further declared to be the policy of the village to take all actions necessary and proper to achieve the policy expressed in part (a) of this section, and in accordance with the village policy of racial diversity, Resolution No. 7-1979.
Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing § 14-24 establishes the village's foundational commitment to fair housing by declaring that all residents and prospective residents have an equal opportunity to seek and obtain housing without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The provision also directs the village to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out this policy, consistent with constitutional limits and a broader commitment to racial diversity reflected in Resolution No. 7-1979. This declaration sets the overarching framework within which the village's more specific housing rules operate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing § 14-24, the village has established a clear policy that equal access to housing is a community-wide priority. Operators who rent or sell housing in Hazel Crest generally conduct their practices in a manner consistent with this non-discrimination policy, ensuring that applicants and residents are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Familiarity with this foundational declaration helps property owners understand the spirit and intent behind the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 14.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing § 14-24 affirms that every person has the right to seek and obtain housing in the village free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Tenants or prospective tenants who believe this policy has been violated may explore options such as filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with fair housing law. This declaration of policy provides the foundational context for understanding the protections that the rest of Chapter 14 is designed to support.
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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