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Hinckley — Ch. 38 Human Relations § 38-31

Declaration of policy

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HinckleyFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Hinckley — Ch. 38 Human Relations § 38-31
It is declared to be the policy of the village in the exercise of its police power for the public safety, public health, and general welfare to assure equal opportunity to all persons to live in decent housing facilities regardless of race, color, religion, sex or national origin and, to that end, to prohibit discrimination in housing by any persons.
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Plain English

Hinckley Ch. 38 § 38-31 establishes the village's foundational policy that every person has an equal opportunity to obtain decent housing, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The provision frames this commitment as an exercise of the village's police power in the interest of public safety, health, and general welfare. It sets the overarching goal of prohibiting housing discrimination by any person operating within the village.

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For Property Managers

Under Hinckley Ch. 38 § 38-31, the village has declared a clear public policy against housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Operators who align with this policy generally ensure that their rental practices, advertising, tenant screening, and lease terms treat all applicants and residents equally. Familiarity with this declaration helps property owners understand the values that underpin the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 38.

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

For Tenants

Hinckley Ch. 38 § 38-31 affirms that all residents and prospective tenants have a right to equal access to decent housing free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This policy declaration serves as the foundation for the anti-discrimination protections detailed throughout Chapter 38. Those who believe they have experienced housing discrimination in Hinckley may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or a local fair housing agency to understand what enforcement options exist under this chapter.

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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IL Muni § 38-33

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