Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-16
Signs and notices
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any real estate agent or other person to post or erect, or cause or permit any person to post or erect, any sign or notice upon any dwelling or housing, other person, indicating an intent to sell or lease any dwelling or housing in a manner that is unlawful under this Code.
Section 13-1-16 of Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code prohibits the posting or erecting of signs or notices on dwellings or housing that signal an intent to sell or lease in a discriminatory or otherwise unlawful manner. The rule applies to real estate agents and any other person who posts, erects, causes, or permits such signage. The provision is designed to prevent visible, public expressions of discriminatory housing practices from appearing on or around residential properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-1-16 of the Mascoutah Fair Housing Code, compliant property owners and managers ensure that any signage or notices placed on their properties related to sale or lease do not communicate intent to transact in a manner prohibited by the Code. Operators generally review the content of all posted materials—whether placed by themselves, their agents, or third parties they authorize—to confirm that no sign implies unlawful criteria for prospective buyers or renters. Maintaining oversight of who is permitted to post notices on a property is a standard practice for staying in compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-1-16 of the Mascoutah Fair Housing Code gives residents and prospective tenants a basis to raise concerns when a sign or notice on a dwelling appears to advertise a sale or rental in a discriminatory or otherwise unlawful way. If such signage is observed, a person may document it and consider reporting it to the appropriate local or state fair housing authority, or reach out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for general information about available options. Violations of this provision may also be relevant as part of a broader fair housing complaint or legal proceeding.
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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