La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-65
Qualification Criteria
Operative Text
It is unlawful to use different qualification criteria or applications, or sale or Rental standards or procedures, such as income standards, application requirements, application fees, credit analysis or sale or Rental approval procedures or other requirements, because of race, color, Religion, Sex, sexual preference or orientation, Physical or Mental Disability, Familial Status, or National Origin.
Section 7-14-65 of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance establishes that the criteria and procedures used to evaluate applicants for housing must be applied uniformly, regardless of protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The rule targets the full range of screening tools — from income thresholds and application fees to credit checks and approval workflows — ensuring none of them are deployed selectively based on who the applicant is. In effect, the same standards that apply to one prospective buyer or renter must apply equally to all others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-14-65, compliant operators in La Grange maintain a single, consistently applied set of qualification criteria for all applicants, covering income requirements, application fees, credit review processes, and approval procedures. Keeping written documentation of the criteria in use — and applying them in the same order and manner for every applicant — is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate consistency. Any deviation in how screening tools are applied across applicants in a protected class can give rise to a fair housing concern under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-65 gives prospective and current renters in La Grange the right to be evaluated under the same qualification standards as any other applicant, without variation based on race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or sexual orientation. If a tenant believes they were subjected to different fees, stricter income requirements, or a different approval process than others, that experience may constitute a violation of this provision. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the violation as a defense or claim in a legal proceeding.
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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