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Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-8

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Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-8
It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any owner or other person to publish or circulate a statement, advertisement or notice of an intention to sell or lease any dwelling or housing in a manner that is unlawful under this Code.
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Plain English

Section 13-1-8 of Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code prohibits any owner or other person from publishing or circulating advertisements, statements, or notices related to the sale or lease of housing in a way that violates the Code's fair housing requirements. In other words, the content and framing of housing ads must not reflect or signal any discriminatory intent or preference. A violation of this advertising rule is itself treated as an unlawful housing practice under the Code.

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For Property Managers

Under § 13-1-8, compliant property owners and managers ensure that all listings, flyers, and notices for available dwellings are reviewed for language or imagery that could be construed as discriminatory under Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code. Operators generally audit their advertising across all platforms—print, online, and posted notices—to confirm that no statement signals a preference for or against any protected class. Maintaining records of advertising materials can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 13-1-8 gives prospective and current tenants a basis to raise concerns when a housing advertisement appears to reflect discriminatory intent in violation of Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code. If a person encounters a listing or notice they believe violates this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant local or state fair housing authority or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization. Documenting the advertisement—such as saving a screenshot or copy—is a commonly recommended step when pursuing any such complaint.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 13-1-24
IL Muni § 13-1-27
IL Muni § 13-1-24
IL Muni § 13-1-2

Related Rules

§ 100.306
§ 100.306 Intent to operate as housing designed for persons who are 55 years of age or older.
§ 6-10-055
Job opportunity advertisements
§ 2.76.110
Posting of discrimination policy required

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