Vandalia — Title 9 Ch. 9.28 Discrimination § 9.28.010
Declaration of policy
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A. In furthering the policy of the State of Illinois as expressed in its Constitution and other Laws; in order that the safety and general welfare, peace and health of all the inhabitants of the city may be ensured, it is hereby declared the policy of the City of Vandalia, Illinois, to assure equal opportunity to all residents, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical disability to live in decent, sanitary, healthful, standard living quarters. B. It is the policy of The City of Vandalia in Fayette County that no owner, lessee, sub-lessee, assignee, managing agent, or other person, firm or corporation having the right to sell, rent, lease (or otherwise control) any housing accommodation and/or real property within the city, or any agent of these shall refuse to sell, rent, lease, or otherwise deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons such housing accommodations and/or real property because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability of such person or persons or discriminate against any person or persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed or disability in the conditions, terms, privileges of the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodation and/or real property or in the furnishing of facilities and/or services in connection therewith. C. Relocation shall be carried out in a manner that will promote maximum choice within the community's total housing supply; lessen racial, ethnic, and economic concentrations; and facilitate desegregation and racially inclusive patterns of occupancy and use of public and private facilities.
Section 9.28.010 of Vandalia's municipal code establishes a citywide policy of equal housing opportunity, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or lease of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. The provision applies to owners, agents, managing agents, lessees, and anyone else who controls housing accommodations or real property within Vandalia. It also directs that any relocation activity be conducted in ways that expand housing choice, reduce segregation, and encourage inclusive occupancy patterns across the city.
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Under § 9.28.010, property owners and managing agents in Vandalia are expected to apply consistent, non-discriminatory standards when offering, renting, leasing, or selling any housing accommodation or real property. Compliant operators generally ensure that terms, conditions, and privileges of tenancy — as well as any facilities or services provided — are extended equally regardless of a prospective or current resident's race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. Operators involved in relocation activities should also be aware that § 9.28.010 calls for practices that promote housing choice and inclusive occupancy patterns throughout the community.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.28.010 affirms that all Vandalia residents have a right to equal access to housing without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. Tenants who believe a landlord, agent, or property manager has denied or conditioned housing on one of these protected characteristics may have grounds to raise a violation under this provision. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority, contacting the Illinois Department of Human Rights, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance on available options.
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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