Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-10
Signs and notices
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any owner or other person to post or erect, or cause any person to post or erect, any sign or notice upon any dwelling or housing, indicating an intent to sell or lease any dwelling or housing in a manner that is unlawful under this chapter.
Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-10 prohibits the posting or erecting of any sign or notice on a dwelling that signals an intent to sell or lease housing in a way that would violate the fair housing protections established elsewhere in the chapter. The rule applies to owners and any other person who causes such a sign or notice to be displayed. A sign or notice that communicates a discriminatory preference or restriction—even implicitly—can itself constitute an unlawful housing practice under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-10, compliant property owners and managers review all for-sale and for-lease signage to ensure the language and imagery do not express or imply any preference, limitation, or exclusion that would be unlawful under the broader fair housing chapter. Operators generally use neutral, universally welcoming language in all posted notices and avoid phrasing that could be read as targeting or discouraging any protected class. Maintaining a consistent review process for marketing materials—including physical signs—is a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-10 gives tenants and prospective tenants a basis to raise concerns when a sign or notice posted on a dwelling appears to communicate a discriminatory intent in connection with a sale or lease. If a person encounters such signage, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local authority responsible for administering the Fair Housing Code or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Documenting the sign—such as by photographing it with a date stamp—is a step that fair housing advocates commonly recommend when a potential violation under § 13-1-10 is observed.
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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