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Phoenix — Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-19

Purpose and intent

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
PhoenixFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Phoenix — Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-19
It shall be the policy of the village and the purpose of this article, in the exercise of the police and regulatory powers of the village, for the protection of the public safety, for the health, morals, safety and welfare of persons residing in the village, and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry and good government in the village, to prevent and eliminate segregation, and to secure to all persons living and working in the village and to all persons desiring to live and work in the village the right to purchase, lease, rent, finance or occupy real estate without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, creed, physical or mental handicap, or national origin.
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Plain English

Phoenix Ch. 50 § 50-19 establishes the city's foundational policy against housing discrimination. The provision declares that all people who live, work, or wish to live or work in the community have the right to buy, rent, lease, finance, or occupy real estate free from discrimination based on characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. This section sets the overarching intent that guides the rest of the article's specific requirements and protections.

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For Property Managers

Under Phoenix Ch. 50 § 50-19, property owners and managers operate within a framework that treats equal access to housing as a core municipal policy. Compliant operators generally ensure that their rental, sales, and financing practices do not treat applicants differently based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Familiarity with this foundational policy section helps operators understand the spirit behind the more specific obligations found elsewhere in Chapter 50.

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

For Tenants

Phoenix Ch. 50 § 50-19 reflects the city's declared commitment to ensuring that anyone seeking to rent, buy, or occupy housing can do so without facing discrimination based on race, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or related characteristics. Tenants and prospective tenants who believe they have encountered discriminatory treatment in a housing transaction may find this provision relevant as the policy foundation for the article's protections. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local human relations body or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Phoenix's human relations ordinance.

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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