Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-62
Interpretation of article
Operative Text
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 in section 50-63 and the special purposes of the particular provision involved.
Chillicothe Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-62 establishes a rule of interpretation directing that the entire Human Rights article be read broadly and in a manner consistent with its stated purposes. Courts and decision-makers are instructed to give the language its fair, natural meaning rather than a narrow or technical one. This interpretive standard is meant to advance the anti-discrimination goals and specific policies set out in § 50-63.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 50-62, the Human Rights article is designed to be read expansively, meaning that ambiguous provisions are generally resolved in favor of the article's protective purposes. Property owners and managers operating in Chillicothe should be aware that compliance obligations under Ch. 50 are unlikely to be interpreted narrowly if a dispute arises. Operators generally document their fair-housing practices carefully, recognizing that the liberal construction standard of § 50-62 can broaden the reach of individual provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 50-62 of Chillicothe's Human Rights article is a built-in protection for people seeking to enforce their rights, as it requires the article to be interpreted broadly and in furtherance of its remedial purposes. This means that if a specific provision's scope is disputed, decision-makers are directed to favor interpretations that advance the article's goals rather than limit them. Tenants who believe their rights under Ch. 50 have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how § 50-62's liberal construction standard might apply to their circumstances.
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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