Sandoval — Art. 21-V Fair Housing Code § 21-5-1
DECLARATION OF POLICY
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In furthering the policy of the State of Illinois as expressed in its Constitution and other laws; in order that the safety and general welfare, peace and health of all the inhabitants of the Village may be ensured, it is hereby declared the policy of the Village to assure equal opportunity to all residents, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical disability to live in decent, sanitary, healthful, standard living quarters. It is the policy of the Village that no owner, lessee, sub-lessee, assignee, managing agent, or other person, firm or corporation having the right to sell, rent, lease (or otherwise control) any housing accommodation and/or real property within the Village, or any agent of these shall refuse to sell, rent, lease, or otherwise deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons such housing accommodations and/or real property because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability of such person or persons or discriminate against any person or persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability in the conditions, terms, privileges of the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodation and/or real property or in the furnishing of facilities and/or services in connection therewith. Relocation shall be carried out in a manner that will promote maximum choice within the community’s total housing supply; lessen racial, ethnic, and economic concentrations; and facilitate desegregation and racially inclusive patterns of occupancy and use of public and private facilities.
Sandoval Art. 21-V Fair Housing Code § 21-5-1 establishes the Village's foundational fair housing policy, aligning with Illinois state law and constitutional principles. The provision prohibits anyone who controls the sale, rental, or lease of housing—including owners, agents, and managing entities—from denying or discriminating in housing transactions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. It also directs that any relocation activity be conducted in ways that expand housing choice, reduce segregation, and encourage inclusive occupancy patterns throughout the community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sandoval Art. 21-V Fair Housing Code § 21-5-1, property owners, managing agents, and anyone else with authority over housing accommodations in the Village are expected to apply consistent, non-discriminatory standards across all aspects of selling, renting, or leasing—including terms, conditions, privileges, and the provision of facilities and services. Compliant operators typically maintain uniform screening criteria, communicate the same terms to all applicants, and ensure that staff and agents are familiar with the protected classes enumerated in this section. When relocation is involved, operators generally take steps to promote broad housing choice rather than concentrating residents by race, ethnicity, or economic status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 21-5-1 of Sandoval's Art. 21-V Fair Housing Code affirms that all Village residents have an equal right to access decent, sanitary, and healthful housing without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. Tenants who believe a landlord, agent, or property manager has violated this policy—whether through an outright refusal to rent or through discriminatory terms and conditions—may have grounds to raise that violation as a defense in a housing proceeding or to file a complaint with a relevant fair housing authority. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or a fair housing agency can help individuals understand the options available under this provision.
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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