Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-156
Discrimination in the incidents of sale
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It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap with respect to: (a) The terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of any dwelling; or (b) The provision of information, services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of any dwelling.
Effingham Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-156 prohibits differential treatment of people in housing transactions based on race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap. The rule covers both the terms and conditions of a sale or rental and the way information, services, or facilities are provided in connection with those transactions. Any dwelling—whether offered for sale or rent—falls within the scope of this prohibition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-156, compliant operators apply the same terms, conditions, and privileges to all prospective and current residents regardless of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap. This includes ensuring that information about available units, services, and facilities is communicated consistently and without distinction based on those protected characteristics. Operators generally document their policies and practices to demonstrate uniform treatment across all housing transactions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-156 gives residents and prospective residents the right to be free from discriminatory treatment in the terms of a rental or sale and in how housing-related information, services, or facilities are provided. If you believe you have experienced unequal treatment based on a characteristic protected under this provision, options may include filing a complaint with the local authority responsible for enforcing Effingham's fair housing ordinance or contacting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Keeping records of communications, offers, and any differential treatment can be useful when pursuing any available enforcement path.
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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