Kingston — Ch. 38 Human Relations § 38-31
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It is the intent of the village president and the village board in enacting the ordinance from which this article is derived to outlaw discrimination for any reason other than that of individual merit, including, but not limited to, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, physical handicap and place of residence or business.
Kingston's Ch. 38 § 38-31 establishes the foundational purpose of the village's human relations ordinance: to prohibit discrimination in housing and related contexts based on characteristics unrelated to individual merit. The provision signals that the ordinance covers a broad range of protected categories, including but not limited to sex, age, marital status, disability, and place of residence. This intent clause sets the interpretive tone for the rest of Article 38's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ch. 38 § 38-31, Kingston's human relations ordinance was enacted with the explicit goal of eliminating merit-irrelevant discrimination, meaning compliant property owners and managers evaluate applicants and tenants solely on objective, merit-based criteria. Operators generally maintain consistent, documented screening standards that do not vary based on protected characteristics such as age, marital status, family responsibilities, or physical disability. Familiarity with this foundational intent provision helps operators understand how the broader article's specific requirements are likely to be interpreted and applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 38 § 38-31 reflects Kingston's declared commitment to protecting residents from discrimination rooted in characteristics unrelated to individual merit, which can inform how tenants understand their rights under the broader ordinance. If a tenant believes they have been treated differently because of a characteristic such as age, marital status, political affiliation, or disability, this intent provision provides important context for any complaint or enforcement action pursued under Article 38. Tenants seeking to understand how this provision applies to their circumstances may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource.
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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