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Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-20

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-20
This article shall be construed according to the fair import of its terms, and shall be liberally construed to further the purposes and policy stated herein and the special purposes of the particular provision involved.
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Plain English

Section 20-20 of Ashland's Chapter 20 establishes a rule of interpretation for the Human Relations article: its language is to be read according to its fair and natural meaning, and courts or administrators are directed to interpret it broadly in order to advance the article's stated goals and the specific intent behind each individual provision. This is a construction clause, not a substantive rule of conduct, but it shapes how every other provision in the article is applied. Ambiguities in the article's language are generally resolved in favor of the article's protective purposes rather than narrowly against them.

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For Property Managers

Under § 20-20, operators subject to Ashland's Human Relations article should understand that the article's provisions will not be read in a cramped or technical way — regulators and decision-makers are directed to interpret the language broadly to fulfill the article's purposes. A compliant operator generally familiarizes themselves with the stated policy goals of Chapter 20, not just the literal text of individual sections, since those goals inform how each provision is applied. When questions arise about whether a particular practice falls within the article's scope, the interpretive default runs toward inclusion rather than exclusion.

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

For Tenants

Section 20-20 is a structural provision that works in the background of every other rule in Ashland's Chapter 20 Human Relations article, directing that the article be read generously to further its protective purposes. This means that if a specific provision's language seems unclear or incomplete, it is generally interpreted in light of the article's broader goals rather than narrowly. Tenants who believe a right under Chapter 20 has been violated may raise this interpretive principle when filing a complaint with the relevant local body or when consulting a tenant-rights organization about their 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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