Jacksonville — Ch. 10 Fair Housing § 10-2
Purpose and declaration of policy
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It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city and the purpose of this chapter, in the city's exercise of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public safety; for the health, morals, safety and welfare of the persons in and residing in the city; and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry and good government in the city, to secure to all persons living and/or working or desiring to live and/or work in the city a fair opportunity to purchase, lease, rent or occupy real estate without discrimination based on race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or unfavorable discharge from military service.
Jacksonville's Chapter 10, Section 10-2 establishes the city's foundational commitment to fair housing by declaring that every person who lives, works, or seeks to live or work in Jacksonville has the right to pursue housing free from discrimination. The provision identifies a broad set of protected characteristics — including race, religion, sex, age, disability, and military discharge status — as the basis for that protection. This declaration sets the policy framework that the rest of Chapter 10 is designed to enforce.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Jacksonville Ch. 10 § 10-2, the city has formally committed to ensuring equal access to housing for all residents and prospective residents. Operators who comply with this policy generally apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria across all stages of renting, leasing, or selling property — from advertising through occupancy. Familiarity with the protected classes enumerated in this section helps property managers align their practices with the chapter's stated purpose.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Jacksonville Ch. 10 § 10-2 reflects the city's declared policy that every person has a fair opportunity to rent, lease, or occupy housing regardless of characteristics such as race, disability, age, or military discharge status. Tenants who believe a housing provider has acted contrary to this policy may have grounds to raise a fair housing complaint under Chapter 10. Local tenant-rights organizations and the city's human rights office can help individuals understand what options may be available under this framework.
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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