Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-64
Solicitation
Operative Text
It is unlawful to solicit any owner to sell or rent or list residential property at any time after such person has provided notice that such owner does not desire to sell, rent, or list such residential property. For the purpose of this section, notice must be provided as follows: (1) The notice may be given by the owner personally or by a third party in the owner's name, either in the form of an individual notice or a list, provided it complies with subsection (2) of this section; (2) Such notice shall be explicit as to whether each owner on the notice seeks to avoid both solicitation for listing and sale, or only for listing, or only for sale, as well as the period of time for which any avoidance is desired. The notice shall be dated and either of the following shall apply: a. Each owner shall have signed the notice; or b. The person or entity preparing the notice shall provide an accompanying affidavit to the effect that all the names on the notice are, in fact, genuine as to the identity of the persons listed and that such persons have requested not to be solicited as indicated; (3) The individual notice or notice in the form of a list with the accompanying affidavit shall be served personally or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 54-64 of Lynwood's Chapter 54 Human Relations makes it unlawful for anyone to solicit a property owner to sell, rent, or list residential property after that owner has formally communicated a desire not to be solicited. The rule establishes a specific process for delivering that notice: it must be explicit about the type of solicitation to be avoided and the desired duration, must be dated and either signed by the owner or accompanied by an affidavit of authenticity, and must be served personally or via certified or registered mail with return receipt. Once a valid notice is on file, any further solicitation covered by that notice becomes a violation of this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-64, property owners and managers who receive a properly formatted do-not-solicit notice—whether delivered personally or by certified mail—are required to cease the type of solicitation specified in that notice for the period indicated. Compliant operators typically maintain records of all such notices received, train staff and agents to cross-reference those records before initiating any outreach, and immediately halt solicitation upon receipt of a valid notice. Because the notice can cover listing, sale, or both, operators generally track each category separately to ensure full compliance with the scope of each individual owner's request.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 54-64 primarily protects property owners from unwanted solicitation, tenants and housing advocates should be aware that this provision is part of Lynwood's broader Human Relations chapter, which is designed to protect residential communities from certain real estate practices. Owners who believe their do-not-solicit notice has been ignored may report the violation to the appropriate Lynwood municipal authority or consult a tenant-rights or housing-rights organization familiar with local enforcement procedures. Reviewing the full text of Ch. 54 and connecting with a local housing advocacy group can help clarify what remedies may be available under this section.
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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