Malta — Ch. 30 Human Relations § 30-41
Declaration of policy
Operative Text
(a) In furthering the policy of the state as expressed in its constitution and other laws; in order that the safety and general welfare, peace and health of all the inhabitants of the village may be ensured, it is hereby declared the policy of the village, to ensure equal opportunity to all residents, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or familial status to live in decent, sanitary, healthful, standard living quarters. (b) It is the policy of the village that no owner, lessee, sublessee, assignee, managing agent, or other person, firm or corporation having the right to sell, rent, lease (or otherwise control) any housing accommodation and/or real property within the village, or any agent of these shall refuse to sell, rent, lease, or otherwise deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons such housing accommodations and/or real property because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical or mental handicap of such person or discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or familial status in the conditions, terms, privileges of the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodation and/or real property or in the furnishing of facilities and/or services in connection therewith. (c) Relocation shall be carried out in a manner that will promote maximum choice within the community's total housing supply; lessen racial, ethnic, and economic concentrations; and facilitate desegregation and racially inclusive patterns of occupancy and use of public and private facilities.
Malta Ch. 30 § 30-41 establishes the village's foundational commitment to equal housing opportunity. The provision declares that all residents are entitled to decent, sanitary, and healthful living quarters without regard to characteristics such as race, religion, sex, age, disability, or familial status. It also directs that any relocation activity be carried out in ways that expand housing choice, reduce segregation, and encourage inclusive occupancy patterns across the community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Malta Ch. 30 § 30-41, property owners, managers, agents, and anyone else with authority over housing accommodations are expected to apply consistent, nondiscriminatory standards when selling, renting, or leasing. Compliant operators generally ensure that the terms, conditions, and privileges of any housing transaction — as well as the facilities and services connected to it — are offered equally regardless of a prospective or current resident's protected characteristics. Keeping documented, uniform criteria for tenant selection and lease administration is a common practice among operators seeking to align with this policy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Malta Ch. 30 § 30-41 affirms that residents have a right to equal access to housing and to nondiscriminatory treatment in the terms and conditions of any rental or sale. If a tenant believes a landlord, agent, or property manager has denied housing or imposed different conditions based on a protected characteristic, that concern can generally be raised with the village's human relations authority or a relevant state fair-housing agency. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Ch. 30 can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes may be 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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