Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-21
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this Code for any person, for the purpose of inducing any other person to enter into a real estate transaction with such person, his principal or his agent. (a) To represent that a change has occurred, will occur or may occur with respect to the race, color, religion or national origin in composition of the owners or occupants in any block, neighborhood or area in which the dwelling or housing (which is the subject of the real estate transaction) is located, or (b) To represent that a change with respect to the race, color, religion or national origin in the composition of the owners or occupants in any block, neighborhood or area will result in lowering of property values, or in an increase in criminal or anti-social behavior, or in a decline in the quality of schools, in such block, neighborhood or area.
Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-21 prohibits a specific form of housing discrimination commonly known as 'blockbusting.' Under this provision, it is unlawful for anyone to make representations — whether about actual, anticipated, or possible changes in the racial, religious, or national-origin composition of a neighborhood — in order to induce someone to enter a real estate transaction. The rule also bars linking such demographic changes to predictions of falling property values, rising crime, or declining school quality as a means of steering real estate decisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners, managers, and their agents operating in Mascoutah should be aware that § 13-1-21 of the Fair Housing Code prohibits any statements — written, verbal, or implied — that invoke neighborhood demographic change to motivate a sale, purchase, or rental transaction. Compliant operators train staff and agents to avoid any marketing language or solicitation tactics that reference the race, color, religion, or national origin of current or prospective residents in a block or area. Maintaining clear, documented communication policies helps demonstrate that solicitation practices conform to the standards set out in this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-21, tenants and prospective buyers have the right to be free from manipulative representations about neighborhood demographics designed to pressure them into a real estate transaction. If someone believes they have been subjected to blockbusting tactics — such as being told that demographic shifts will lower property values or increase crime — that conduct may constitute a violation of this Code. Affected individuals can explore options such as filing a complaint with a local fair housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with fair housing law.
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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