Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-6
Refusals to deal
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any owner or other person to refuse to negotiate for, enter into, or perform any sale or lease of any dwelling or housing, because of the race, color, religion or national origin of any party, to such sale or lease, or of any member of the family of any such party, or of any person using or occupying or intending to use or occupy such dwelling or housing, or of any person using or occupying any dwelling or housing in the area in which such dwelling or housing is located.
Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-6 prohibits owners and other persons involved in housing transactions from refusing to negotiate, enter into, or carry out a sale or lease of a dwelling based on the race, color, religion, or national origin of any party to the transaction, their family members, or anyone who uses or intends to use the dwelling — including neighbors in the surrounding area. The rule covers the full arc of a housing transaction, from initial negotiations through final performance of the agreement. This protection extends broadly, meaning the protected characteristic of virtually anyone connected to the dwelling or its neighborhood can trigger the rule's coverage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-6, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria at every stage of a housing transaction — from initial inquiries and negotiations through lease or sale execution. Operators generally document their tenant-selection and sale criteria in writing and apply those criteria uniformly regardless of the race, color, religion, or national origin of applicants, their families, or existing occupants in the area. Training staff on fair housing obligations and maintaining records of all applicant interactions are practices commonly associated with compliance under this provision.
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 § 13-1-6 gives prospective buyers and renters the right to be free from refusals to negotiate or transact based on race, color, religion, or national origin — whether the discrimination is directed at them personally, their family, or even their neighbors. If a person believes an owner has refused to deal with them in violation of this provision, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local fair housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance, or exploring remedies available under the Mascoutah Fair Housing Code. Keeping records of communications, dates, and any statements made during the housing search can be useful 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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