Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-9
Advertisements, causing or permitting
Operative Text
It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any owner or other person to cause any person to circulate or publish a statement, advertisement or notice that such owner or other person intends to sell or lease any dwelling or housing in a manner that is unlawful under this chapter, or to consent thereto.
Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-9 makes it a violation for property owners or other individuals to cause, publish, or consent to any statement, advertisement, or notice that signals an intent to sell or lease housing in a discriminatory or otherwise unlawful manner. The rule targets not just the person who physically circulates the material, but also anyone who directs or approves it. This provision extends fair housing protections into the advertising and marketing stage of housing transactions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-1-9 of Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code, compliant property owners and managers review all rental and sales advertisements — including online listings, flyers, and notices — to ensure no language signals unlawful preferences or limitations. Operators generally avoid directing agents, marketing firms, or other third parties to publish materials that could indicate discriminatory intent, since liability under this section can attach to those who cause or consent to such publications, not only those who distribute them. Maintaining a consistent review process for all outward-facing housing communications is a common practice among operators seeking to comply with Chapter 13.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 13-1-9 of Mascoutah's Fair Housing Code gives individuals a basis to challenge discriminatory or unlawful housing advertisements, whether those ads were published by an owner directly or by someone acting on an owner's behalf. If you encounter a listing or notice that appears to violate this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant local or state fair housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Documenting the advertisement — such as saving a screenshot or copy — is a commonly recommended step when pursuing any complaint under Chapter 13.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation