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Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. I In General (Discrimination) § 9½-3

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JolietFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. I In General (Discrimination) § 9½-3
This chapter shall be construed according to the fair import of its terms and shall be liberally construed to further the purposes and policy stated in section 9½-2 and the special purposes of the particular provision involved.
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Plain English

Section 9½-3 of Joliet's Chapter 9½ establishes a rule of interpretation: the anti-discrimination provisions in this chapter are meant to be read broadly, in line with the goals and policies set out in Section 9½-2. Courts and enforcement bodies are directed to give the language its fair, natural meaning rather than a narrow or technical one. This interpretive standard is designed to ensure the chapter's protective purposes are not undermined by overly restrictive readings.

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For Property Managers

Under Section 9½-3, the anti-discrimination rules in Chapter 9½ are interpreted expansively, meaning that ambiguous situations are generally resolved in favor of the chapter's protective purposes. Property owners and managers operating in Joliet should understand that compliance obligations are read broadly, not narrowly, when questions arise about what the chapter covers. Familiarity with the policy goals stated in Section 9½-2 can help operators understand how specific provisions are likely to be applied.

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

For Tenants

Section 9½-3 provides that Chapter 9½'s anti-discrimination protections are to be interpreted liberally in furtherance of their stated purposes, which can be meaningful when a dispute arises over whether a particular situation falls within the chapter's coverage. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination in Joliet may find that this construction provision supports a broader reading of their rights under the chapter. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand how this interpretive rule may apply to a given set of circumstances.

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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