La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-5
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This chapter shall be construed according to the fair import of its terms, and shall be liberally construed to further the purposes and policy stated and the special purposes of the particular provisions involved.
Section 7-14-5 of La Grange's Fair Housing chapter establishes a rule of interpretation: the language of the chapter should be read according to its plain, fair meaning and interpreted broadly to advance the chapter's stated goals of fair housing. Courts and administrators applying this chapter are directed not to read its provisions narrowly or technically in ways that would undermine its protective purposes. This construction rule applies both to the chapter as a whole and to each individual provision within it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-14-5, the Fair Housing chapter's terms are designed to be read expansively, meaning that ambiguous situations are likely to be resolved in favor of the chapter's fair housing objectives rather than in favor of a narrow reading that limits its reach. Property owners and managers operating in La Grange generally ensure their practices align with the spirit—not just the letter—of the chapter's requirements. Familiarity with the chapter's stated purposes can help operators understand how individual provisions may be applied in practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-5 signals that La Grange's Fair Housing chapter is meant to be interpreted broadly and in favor of its protective goals, which can be relevant when a tenant believes a specific provision applies to their situation. Because the chapter directs liberal construction, tenants may find that ambiguous language in other sections is read in a manner consistent with fair housing purposes. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been affected may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or local fair housing agency to understand how this interpretive rule interacts with other provisions.
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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