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Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-39

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AshlandFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-39
It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this article for any person to: (1)
Aid, abet, incite, or coerce a person to engage in unlawful housing practices;
(2) Willfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the village board or one of its members or representatives; or
(3) Willfully obstruct or prevent a person from complying with the provisions of this article or an order issued thereunder.
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Plain English

Section 20-39 of Ashland's Human Relations chapter identifies three additional categories of unlawful housing conduct beyond direct discrimination: assisting or pressuring someone to commit a housing violation, deliberately interfering with the Village Board or its representatives as they carry out their duties, and intentionally blocking anyone from following the article's requirements or a related order. These prohibitions extend accountability beyond the primary actor to anyone who facilitates, obstructs, or undermines fair housing compliance. The provision signals that the article's protections apply to the entire process of enforcement, not just the underlying discriminatory act itself.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Ch. 20 § 20-39 generally ensure that their agents, employees, and contractors are not directed or encouraged to engage in conduct that would itself violate the article. Compliant operators avoid any action that could be construed as pressuring tenants, applicants, or third parties away from cooperating with Village Board inquiries or complying with issued orders. Maintaining clear internal policies against retaliation or interference helps demonstrate that no one acting on the operator's behalf is aiding or abetting a housing violation.

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

For Tenants

Under § 20-39 of Ashland's Human Relations article, tenants have protections not only against direct discriminatory acts but also against anyone who tries to coerce, obstruct, or pressure them into abandoning their rights under the article. If a tenant believes someone has interfered with their ability to comply with an order or has tried to discourage cooperation with the Village Board, that conduct may itself constitute a separate violation. Tenants in this situation can consider documenting the interference, contacting the Village Board or its representatives directly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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