Summit — Ch. 7-13 Fair Housing § 7-13-1
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Policy: It is hereby declared the policy of the Village to assure full and equal opportunity to all residents of the Village to obtain fair and adequate housing for themselves and their families in the Village without discrimination against them because of their race, color, sex, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, or source of income. Discrimination Prohibited: It is further declared to be the policy of the Village that no owner, lessee, sublessee, assignee, managing agent, or other person, firm or corporation having the right to sell, rent or lease any housing accommodation within the Village, or any agent of any of these, should refuse to sell, rent, lease, or otherwise deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons such housing accommodations because of such person's or group of persons' race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, familial status, military discharge status or source of income of such person or persons or discriminate against any person because of such person's race, color, sex, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, in the terms and conditions, or privileges or the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodation in or the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith. Applicability: Any owner, lessee, sublessee, assignee, managing agent, or other person, firm or corporation having the right to sell, rent or lease any housing accommodation within the Village who shall exercise any function of selling, renting, leasing or subleasing any housing accommodation within the Village shall be deemed subject to all applicable provisions hereof. Any real estate broker who shall exercise any function of a real estate broker within the Village shall be subject to all applicable provisions hereof. (Ord. 17-O-11, 5-15-2017)
Summit's fair housing policy, established under Ch. 7-13 § 7-13-1, declares that every resident has an equal right to obtain housing in the Village free from discrimination. The rule covers a broad range of protected characteristics, including race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, familial status, military discharge status, and source of income. Anyone involved in selling, renting, leasing, or managing housing in the Village — including real estate brokers — is bound by these nondiscrimination requirements in both the availability of housing and the terms under which it is offered.
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Under Summit Ch. 7-13 § 7-13-1, property owners, managing agents, and their representatives are expected to apply consistent, nondiscriminatory criteria when advertising, showing, pricing, and offering housing accommodations. Compliant operators generally ensure that lease terms, conditions, and any associated services are extended equally regardless of a prospective or current resident's protected characteristics. Because the provision explicitly covers source of income and familial status alongside more commonly recognized categories, operators typically review their screening and leasing practices to confirm alignment with the full list of protected classes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Summit Ch. 7-13 § 7-13-1 establishes that residents and prospective residents have the right to seek housing without being turned away or subjected to different terms because of characteristics such as race, disability, source of income, or sexual orientation, among others. If a tenant believes a landlord, agent, or broker has violated this policy, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the Village or a relevant fair housing agency, or raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local fair housing law can help explain what documentation and processes are typically involved.
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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