Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-13
Withholding housing
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any real estate agent or other person to represent to any person that any dwelling or housing is not available for inspection, sale, lease or occupancy when in fact it is so available or otherwise to withhold housing from any person because of race, color, religion or national origin.
Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-13 prohibits real estate agents and any other individuals from falsely telling a prospective buyer, renter, or occupant that a dwelling is unavailable when it actually is available. The rule also bars withholding housing from someone on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. Both the misrepresentation of availability and the discriminatory withholding of housing are treated as unlawful housing practices under this Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mascoutah Ch. 13 § 13-1-13, compliant property owners and managers ensure that any dwelling listed or offered is represented accurately and consistently to all prospective tenants or buyers, regardless of their race, color, religion, or national origin. Operators generally maintain uniform availability records and train agents or staff to apply the same criteria when communicating whether a unit is available. Keeping documentation of how availability is communicated can help demonstrate consistent, non-discriminatory practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-13 gives prospective renters and buyers the right to accurate information about whether a dwelling is available, free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin. If someone believes they were falsely told a unit was unavailable, or that housing was withheld from them for a protected reason, they may have grounds to raise a violation of this Code. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local fair housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which enforces federal fair housing protections.
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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