Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-136
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The purpose of this article is to implement the policy set forth above by: (a) Prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap in the marketing, disposition and financing of housing; and (b) Establishing procedures for the fair and efficient administration and enforcement of such regulations.
Effingham Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-136 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's fair housing article: to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap when housing is marketed, sold, or financed. The provision also sets the foundation for creating administrative procedures to enforce those anti-discrimination rules. It functions as a statement of intent that shapes how the rest of the article is interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Effingham § 17-136, property owners and managers operating within the city are expected to conduct all aspects of marketing, leasing, selling, and financing housing free from discrimination based on characteristics such as race, national origin, or disability status. Compliant operators typically maintain consistent written policies and practices that apply equally to all applicants and buyers. Because this section establishes the enforcement framework for the entire fair housing article, violations of related provisions may be reviewed under the procedures it authorizes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Effingham § 17-136 signals that residents have a right to seek housing without facing discrimination tied to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, or disability. If a tenant or prospective tenant believes they have experienced discriminatory treatment in renting or financing a home, the article's enforcement procedures—established under this same section—provide a formal path for raising such concerns. Tenant-rights organizations and local government offices can help individuals understand what options exist under this framework.
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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