Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-194
UNLAWFUL ACTS—SALE OR RENTAL
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Except as exempted by the preceding section of this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to: (A) Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, or to refuse to show, or to refuse to receive and transmit an offer for a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or sex; (B) Discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or sex; (C) Make, print or publish, or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, familial status, or sex or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; (D) Represent to any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or sex that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available; (E) Cause to be made any written or oral inquiry or record concerning the race, color, religion or national origin of a person seeking to purchase, rent or lease any housing; (F) Include in any transfer, sale, rental or lease of housing any restrictive covenants, or to honor or exercise or attempt to honor or exercise any restrictive covenants pertaining to housing; (G) Discharge or demote an employee or agent or discriminate in the compensation of such employee or agent because of such employee’s or agent’s compliance with the provisions of this article; (H) Induce or attempt to induce, for profit, any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or sex. (Ord. 4009, §§ 1, 2, passed 10-20-2020) Statutory reference: Similar provisions, see Neb. RS 1943, § 20-318
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. VI § 15-194 prohibits a wide range of discriminatory conduct in the sale, rental, and advertising of housing. Covered protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability, and sex. The provision also bars blockbusting practices, discriminatory restrictive covenants, and retaliation against employees or agents who comply with the article's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. VI § 15-194, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria when evaluating offers, negotiating terms, and advertising available units. They avoid making any written or oral inquiries about an applicant's race, color, religion, or national origin, and they refrain from including or enforcing restrictive covenants tied to protected characteristics. Operators also ensure that employees and agents who follow this article's requirements are not penalized or demoted for doing so.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. VI § 15-194 gives renters and prospective renters protection against being refused a showing, denied a unit, or offered different terms based on race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability, or sex. If a tenant or applicant believes one of these prohibited acts has occurred, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the violation in a legal proceeding. Nebraska's similar state-level protections under Neb. RS 1943, § 20-318 may provide additional avenues worth exploring with a qualified housing counselor or attorney.
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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