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Phoenix — Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-51

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Operative Text

Phoenix — Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-51
The purpose of the commission shall be to foster, encourage and stimulate the improvement of human relations among and between citizens of all races, color, creeds, national origins and economic and educational levels so as to provide all individuals with an equal opportunity to grow, participate and share to the best of their ability in the economic, educational, political, social and judicial systems.
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Plain English

Phoenix City Code Chapter 50, Section 50-51 establishes the foundational purpose of the city's Human Relations Commission. The provision directs the Commission to actively promote better relationships among residents across lines of race, color, creed, national origin, and economic and educational background. Its overarching goal is to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to participate in the city's economic, educational, political, social, and judicial life.

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For Property Managers

Under Phoenix Ch. 50 § 50-51, the Human Relations Commission exists to promote equal opportunity across the city, which sets the broader context for fair housing and non-discrimination obligations that property owners and managers operate within. Compliant operators generally align their rental practices — such as advertising, screening, and lease terms — with the equal-opportunity principles this Commission was created to advance. Awareness of the Commission's purpose can help property managers understand the spirit behind related anti-discrimination rules in Phoenix.

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

For Tenants

Phoenix Ch. 50 § 50-51 establishes a Commission whose stated mission includes ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunity to participate in the city's systems, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, or economic and educational background. Tenants who believe they have experienced unequal treatment in housing may find it useful to understand that this Commission exists as a resource within the city's human relations framework. General enforcement paths can include contacting the Phoenix Human Relations Commission directly, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or exploring complaint processes available under related fair housing laws.

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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