Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-141
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Operative Text
Nothing in this article shall prevent any person from exercising any right or seeking any remedy to which he might otherwise be entitled.
Section 17-141 of Effingham's Fair Housing ordinance is a savings clause: it clarifies that the article does not limit, replace, or override any other legal rights or remedies that a person may already have under other laws. In other words, the protections and procedures established elsewhere in Article VI exist alongside—not instead of—any other applicable legal avenues. This provision ensures that invoking the local fair housing article does not cause someone to forfeit rights they hold under state or federal law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-141, compliance with Effingham's Article VI Fair Housing provisions does not shield a property owner or manager from obligations or claims arising under other legal frameworks, such as state or federal fair housing statutes. Operators who understand this additive structure generally maintain practices that satisfy all applicable layers of law simultaneously, not just the local ordinance. Awareness that multiple legal regimes may apply concurrently is a hallmark of well-managed housing operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-141 affirms that pursuing a complaint or remedy under Effingham's local fair housing article does not waive or eliminate any other rights a tenant may hold under state or federal law. This means a person may potentially pursue multiple avenues—such as a local complaint process and a federal fair housing complaint—without the local ordinance cutting off those other options. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of remedies that may be available beyond Article VI itself.
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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