Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-65
Differential treatment
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It is unlawful to engage in any differential treatment toward any prospective seller, purchaser, or tenant because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disabilities, familial status, national origin, creed, marital status, unfavorable military discharge, sexual orientation, age or ancestry, or that of the persons in the area in which that property is located.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-65 makes it unlawful to treat prospective sellers, buyers, or tenants differently based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, creed, marital status, military discharge status, sexual orientation, age, or ancestry. The prohibition also extends to differential treatment based on the characteristics of people living in the neighborhood where the property is located — a practice sometimes called 'steering.' This rule applies at the point of any transaction or rental inquiry, covering the full range of protected classes listed in the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-65, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent standards when evaluating all prospective tenants or buyers, regardless of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic listed in the provision. Operators generally document their screening criteria in advance and apply them uniformly so that no applicant receives different terms, conditions, or information based on a protected class. Policies that treat applicants differently based on the demographics of the surrounding neighborhood are also prohibited under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-65 gives prospective tenants the right to be evaluated without differential treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, creed, marital status, military discharge status, sexual orientation, age, or ancestry. If a prospective tenant believes they were treated differently during a rental inquiry because of one of these characteristics, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local human relations commission, contacting a fair housing organization, or reaching out to a tenant-rights group familiar with Lynwood's ordinances. Keeping records of communications, advertisements, and any statements made during the application process can be relevant when pursuing any of these paths.
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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