La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-1
Declaration of Policy
Operative Text
In the exercise of its power to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare, it is declared to be the public policy of the Village to ensure fair housing and freedom from Discrimination throughout the community, to protect the community from the effects of residential segregation by race, color, Religion, Sex, sexual preference or orientation, Physical or Mental Disability, Familial Status or National Origin, and to secure to its citizens the economic, social and professional benefits of living in a stable, integrated society.
La Grange Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-1 establishes the Village's foundational commitment to fair housing by declaring it public policy to eliminate discrimination in residential settings. The provision identifies protected characteristics—including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and national origin—as bases against which the Village seeks to guard. Its stated aim is to prevent residential segregation and to promote the social, economic, and professional benefits of an integrated community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under La Grange § 7-14-1, the Village has formally committed to fair housing as a matter of public policy, which sets the tone for all subsequent obligations that apply to property owners and managers operating within its jurisdiction. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the protected characteristics enumerated in this declaration—race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and national origin—as these categories inform the anti-discrimination rules that flow from this policy. Understanding this foundational provision helps operators contextualize the specific requirements found elsewhere in Title VII Ch. 14.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
La Grange § 7-14-1 articulates a broad public commitment to protecting residents from housing discrimination based on characteristics such as race, religion, disability, familial status, and sexual orientation, among others. Tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination in the Village may find this declaration relevant as the policy foundation underlying more specific fair housing rules in Title VII Ch. 14. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority, raising a violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance.
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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