Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-5
Discriminatory terms
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any owner or other person to sell or lease a dwelling or housing on terms, conditions or privileges that discriminate between persons because of race, color, religion or national origin.
Section 13-1-5 of Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code prohibits owners and other persons from selling or leasing dwellings using terms, conditions, or privileges that treat people differently based on race, color, religion, or national origin. The rule applies to the full range of conditions attached to a housing transaction, not just the decision to sell or rent. Any such differential treatment constitutes both an unlawful housing practice and a violation of the Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-1-5 of the Mascoutah Fair Housing Code, compliant property owners and managers apply the same terms, conditions, and privileges to all applicants and tenants regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin. This means lease terms, deposit requirements, rules, and any other conditions of occupancy are offered and enforced uniformly across all prospective and current residents. Operators generally document their standard criteria and apply them consistently to demonstrate that no differential treatment has occurred.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-1-5 of the Mascoutah Fair Housing Code gives housing seekers and tenants the right to be free from discriminatory terms, conditions, or privileges in the sale or leasing of a dwelling. If a tenant or applicant believes they have been subjected to unequal terms based on race, color, religion, or national origin, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the violation as a defense or claim in a legal proceeding. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Mascoutah's Code can help clarify which options may be available.
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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