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Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-8.1

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StamfordFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-8.1
The Social Services Commission shall enforce the Code of Prohibited Discriminatory Practices, as adopted above, to encourage and bring about mutual understanding and respect among all groups in the city, to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, unlawful discrimination and disorder occasioned thereby and to give effect to the guaranty by the Constitution and laws of the State of Connecticut and the United States of America.
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Plain English

Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-8.1 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's Code of Prohibited Discriminatory Practices. It designates the Social Services Commission as the body responsible for enforcement, with the stated goals of fostering mutual understanding, eliminating unlawful discrimination, and giving effect to state and federal constitutional protections. The provision frames the anti-discrimination framework as rooted in both local values and broader legal guarantees under Connecticut and U.S. law.

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For Property Managers

Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-8.1 signals that the Social Services Commission holds enforcement authority over the city's anti-discrimination rules. Property owners and managers operating in Stamford generally maintain policies and practices that align with the non-discrimination principles this framework is designed to uphold. Understanding that this provision connects local obligations to state and federal constitutional guarantees helps operators appreciate the full scope of the compliance environment they operate within.

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

For Tenants

Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-8.1 establishes that the Social Services Commission is empowered to enforce Stamford's Code of Prohibited Discriminatory Practices on behalf of residents. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination in Stamford may look to the Social Services Commission as a potential avenue for raising concerns under this framework. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Stamford's local ordinances can help individuals understand how this provision's purpose statement connects to more specific protections elsewhere in the code.

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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