Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-7
Withholding housing
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any owner or other person to represent to any person that any dwelling or housing is not available for inspection, purchase, sale, lease, or occupancy when in fact it is so available, or otherwise to withhold housing from any person because of race, color, religion or national origin.
Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-7 prohibits property owners and others involved in housing transactions from falsely claiming that a dwelling is unavailable for inspection, purchase, sale, lease, or occupancy when it actually is available. The rule also bars withholding housing from any person on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. Both the misrepresentation of availability and the discriminatory withholding of housing are treated as unlawful housing practices under this Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-1-7 of Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code, compliant operators ensure that any statement about a unit's availability accurately reflects its actual status, regardless of the prospective tenant's or buyer's race, color, religion, or national origin. Operators generally maintain consistent availability records and apply uniform criteria when communicating whether a dwelling is open for inspection, lease, purchase, or occupancy. Documenting availability decisions and applying them evenhandedly across all applicants is a common practice for demonstrating 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 13-1-7 of Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code gives individuals the right not to be falsely told that housing is unavailable, and not to have housing withheld from them, because of their race, color, religion, or national origin. If a person believes they were misled about a unit's availability or denied housing for one of these reasons, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local fair housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization, or exploring remedies available under the Code. Keeping records of communications about availability — such as emails, listings, or notes from conversations — can be useful when pursuing any of these paths under § 13-1-7.
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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