Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.110
Posting of discrimination policy required
Operative Text
A. The City, every City contractor and subcontractor, every employer with one hundred or more employees, every owner of an apartment building or housing complex of fifteen or more units, every employment agency, every realtor and real estate agency, and every apartment or roommate service shall prominently post and keep posted the following notice at its place of business or in such apartment building or housing complex: Discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, relationship status, family structure, gender identity, marital status, family status, military status or source of income is unlawful in the City of Cambridge. Chapter 2.76 , Cambridge Municipal Code. Cambridge Human Rights Commission 51 Inman Street Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 349-4396 B. The blanks in the model set out in Subsection A of this section shall be properly filled with the address and telephone number of the offices of the Commission. C. It shall be a crime punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars per violation to willfully violate this section.
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.110 requires a broad range of entities — including owners of apartment buildings or housing complexes with fifteen or more units, realtors, real estate agencies, and apartment or roommate services — to prominently display a specific anti-discrimination notice at their place of business or within the property. The notice informs the public that discrimination based on a wide range of characteristics, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and source of income, is unlawful in Cambridge. Willfully failing to post the required notice is a criminal offense carrying a fine of up to fifty dollars per violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.110, owners of apartment buildings or housing complexes with fifteen or more units are required to prominently post and maintain the prescribed anti-discrimination notice within the building or complex. Compliant operators typically ensure the notice is displayed in a visible common area, contains the current address and phone number of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission, and is replaced promptly if removed or damaged. Keeping a record of when and where the notice is posted can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.110 gives residents of qualifying apartment buildings and housing complexes the ability to expect a posted anti-discrimination notice in their building as a matter of law. If the required notice is absent, tenants may consider contacting the Cambridge Human Rights Commission at 51 Inman Street or by phone at (617) 349-4396 to report the potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in Cambridge can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with 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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