La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-45
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It is unlawful to Discriminate in connection with borrowing or lending money, guaranteeing Loans, accepting mortgages, or otherwise financing a Real Estate Transaction on the grounds of race, color, Religion, Sex, sexual preference or orientation, Physical or Mental Disability, Familial Status, or National Origin.
Section 7-14-45 of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance prohibits discrimination in real estate financing based on characteristics such as race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. This covers a broad range of financial activities, including lending, loan guarantees, and mortgage arrangements. The rule is designed to ensure that access to real estate financing is evaluated on legitimate financial criteria rather than protected personal characteristics.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-14-45, property owners and real estate investors who participate in financing arrangements — whether as borrowers, co-signers, or parties to mortgage transactions — are expected to engage with lenders and financial institutions without invoking or relying on protected characteristics. Compliant operators typically document that financing decisions are grounded in objective financial criteria. Awareness of this provision is relevant whenever a real estate transaction involves any form of lending or loan guarantee.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-45 gives prospective buyers, borrowers, and renters involved in financed real estate transactions the right to be free from discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, disability, or familial status. If a person believes a lender or other party has violated this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the La Grange municipal authority responsible for fair housing matters or reaching out to a tenant- or housing-rights organization for guidance. Federal fair lending protections through agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development may also be relevant alongside this local 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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