Ashton — Ch. 38 Human Relations § 38-31
Declaration of policy
Operative Text
It is declared to be the policy of the village, in the exercise of its police power for the public safety, public health, and general welfare, to ensure equal opportunity to all persons to live in decent housing facilities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, arrest record, familial status, immigration status, national origin, or source of income as those terms are defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-103, and, to that end, to prohibit discrimination in housing by any person.
Ashton's Ch. 38 Human Relations § 38-31 establishes the village's foundational commitment to equal housing opportunity for all people. The provision declares it the policy of the village to prohibit housing discrimination based on a broad list of characteristics, including race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, immigration status, and source of income, among others. These protected categories are defined by reference to the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-103), and the policy applies to any person engaged in housing within the village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 38-31, Ashton has established a clear public policy against housing discrimination, meaning operators and property managers are generally expected to apply consistent, non-discriminatory standards across all aspects of housing—including rental, sale, and terms of occupancy. The protected classes listed in this provision are broad and include characteristics such as source of income, immigration status, and order of protection status, in addition to more commonly recognized categories. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with the full list of protected characteristics referenced in the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-103, to ensure their practices align with this declared village policy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 38-31 of Ashton's Human Relations chapter signals that the village has committed to protecting residents from housing discrimination across a wide range of characteristics, including familial status, disability, pregnancy, and source of income. Tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory treatment in housing may have grounds to raise a violation of this policy through available enforcement channels, which can include filing a complaint with a relevant state or local body or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-103. Reviewing the full list of protected categories under this provision can help tenants understand whether their circumstances fall within the scope of Ashton's declared equal-housing policy.
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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