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Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-145

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
EffinghamFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-145
This article shall take effect ten (10) days after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by state law.
State Law reference-- Publication of ordinances, effective date, Ill. Rev. Stat., Ch. 24 , § 1-2-4.
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Plain English

Section 17-145 of Effingham's Fair Housing ordinance (Ch. 17 Art. VI) establishes when the article's requirements become legally operative. Under this provision, the fair housing rules do not take effect immediately upon passage; instead, they become enforceable ten days after the ordinance is finally passed, approved, and published in accordance with Illinois state law. The referenced state law, Illinois Revised Statutes Ch. 24 § 1-2-4, governs the publication and effective-date requirements for municipal ordinances.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Effingham should be aware that the fair housing obligations established under Ch. 17 Art. VI did not apply instantaneously — § 17-145 set a ten-day window between final passage and enforcement. Compliant operators generally track the official publication date of any local ordinance to determine precisely when new requirements become binding. Staying current with the City of Effingham's official publication process helps ensure that policy and operational changes are implemented within the correct timeframe.

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

For Tenants

Section 17-145 of Effingham's Ch. 17 Art. VI confirms that the fair housing protections in this article became effective ten days after the ordinance was passed, approved, and published under Illinois law. This means tenants can look to the official publication date to determine from what point forward these protections apply to their housing situation. Tenants who believe a violation occurred after the effective date may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant municipal office for guidance on available remedies.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 17-139
IL Muni § 17-181
IL Muni § 17-186
IL Muni § 17-184

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