Lombard — Title XIII Ch. 136 Fair Housing Practices § 136.03
Complaint procedures
Operative Text
(A) The village shall act as a local source for assistance and information for persons who have complaints related to unfair housing practices. (B) The village shall provide assistance and information to any such person, which shall include, but is not limited to: (1) he rights and remedies available to a person who has been discriminated against by virtue of an unfair housing practice; (2) The types of discrimination which are considered to be unfair housing practices; (3) The names, addresses, and phone numbers of county, state and federal agencies where such person may file formal complaints; and, (4) Such other relevant information or assistance as the village may have available to assist such person. (C) The Village Manager or his officially appointed representative shall be responsible for coordinating and directing the village's fair housing procedures.
Under Lombard Title XIII, Chapter 136, § 136.03, the Village of Lombard is designated as a local resource for people who believe they have experienced unfair housing practices. The village is required to provide information about available rights and remedies, explain what types of conduct qualify as unfair housing practices, and supply contact information for county, state, and federal agencies where formal complaints can be filed. Oversight of these fair housing procedures is assigned to the Village Manager or an officially appointed representative.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Lombard should be aware that § 136.03 establishes a formal village-level information channel for fair housing complaints. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the types of conduct defined as unfair housing practices under Chapter 136 so that their policies and procedures do not give rise to complaints in the first place. Knowing that the Village Manager coordinates these procedures can help operators understand how locally raised concerns may be directed and tracked.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 136.03 of Lombard's Fair Housing Practices ordinance, tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination can approach the Village of Lombard directly as a starting point for information and assistance. The village is required to explain available rights and remedies, identify what qualifies as an unfair housing practice, and provide contact details for county, state, and federal agencies where a formal complaint can be filed. Tenants may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or a fair housing advocacy group to learn more about the full range of options available to them.
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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