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Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-19

Purpose and intent

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
LynwoodFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-19
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 this municipality 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 physical or mental handicap, familial status or national origin, and to secure to its citizens the economic, social, and professional benefits of living in a stable, integrated society.
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Plain English

Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-19 establishes the city's foundational commitment to fair housing by declaring it public policy to prevent housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, or national origin. The provision frames residential segregation as a harm to the broader community and positions integrated, stable neighborhoods as a public benefit. This section sets the overarching purpose and intent that guides the rest of the fair housing chapter.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-19, property owners and managers operate within a municipality that has formally declared fair housing a matter of public policy. Compliant operators generally ensure that their rental practices, advertising, tenant screening, and lease terms do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, or national origin. Familiarity with this stated purpose helps operators understand the spirit behind the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 54.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-19 signals that the city has made a public commitment to protecting residents from housing discrimination and the harms of residential segregation. Tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination based on a characteristic named in this provision may find it relevant context when raising a fair housing concern. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local human relations body, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which administers federal fair housing protections.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 54-21
IL Muni § 54-262
IL Muni § 54-264
IL Muni § 54-231
IL Muni § 54-208
IL Muni § 54-211

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