La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-70
Eviction
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It is unlawful to evict tenants because of their race, color, Religion, Sex, sexual preference, Disability, Familial Status, or National Origin, or because of the race, color, Religion, Sex, sexual preference or orientation, Physical or Mental Disability, Familial Status, or National Origin of a tenant's guest.
Section 7-14-70 of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance prohibits evictions that are motivated by a tenant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference or orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. The prohibition extends further to cover evictions driven by the same protected characteristics of a tenant's guest. In other words, a landlord cannot use a protected characteristic — whether belonging to the tenant or someone visiting them — as a basis for removing a tenant from their home.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-14-70, compliant operators ensure that any eviction decision is grounded solely in legitimate, documented lease or legal violations rather than in the protected characteristics of a tenant or their guests. Property managers generally maintain clear, consistent records of the non-discriminatory reasons underlying any eviction action. Applying eviction policies uniformly across all tenants, regardless of race, religion, disability, familial status, or similar characteristics, is a hallmark of compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-70 gives tenants in La Grange the right not to be evicted on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or sexual orientation — and that protection covers situations where the eviction is tied to a guest's protected characteristics as well. If a tenant believes an eviction is motivated by discrimination prohibited under this provision, that belief may be raised as a defense in eviction proceedings. Tenants may also explore filing a complaint with a local fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand the options available under § 7-14-70.
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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