La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-20
Discriminatory Terms
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It is unlawful to Discriminate against any Person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or Rental of a Dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, Religion, Sex, sexual preference or orientation, Physical or Mental Disability, Familial Status, or National Origin.
Section 7-14-20 of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance establishes that the terms, conditions, and privileges offered in connection with selling or renting a dwelling must not differ based on a person's race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference or orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. This rule also extends to the services and facilities that accompany a housing arrangement. The provision's goal is to ensure that all people have equal access to housing opportunities regardless of these protected characteristics.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-14-20, property owners and managers in La Grange are generally expected to apply the same rental criteria, lease terms, and access to amenities uniformly across all applicants and residents. Compliant operators typically document their screening standards and apply them consistently so that no protected characteristic influences the terms or conditions offered. Reviewing advertising language, lease agreements, and service policies for any differential treatment tied to the characteristics listed in this section is a common compliance practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-20 gives residents and applicants in La Grange the right to be free from unequal treatment in rental terms, conditions, privileges, and related services based on protected characteristics such as race, disability, or familial status. If a tenant believes they have been offered different terms or denied services because of one of these characteristics, they may consider filing a complaint with a local fair housing agency or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Violations of this provision may also be raised as a defense or claim in relevant legal proceedings.
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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