Cal. Civ. Code § DWD 220.01
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DWD 220.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the laws prohibiting discrimination in housing and to provide an impartial and speedy procedure for resolving disputes of alleged housing discrimination.
Wisconsin Administrative Code § DWD 220.01 establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter DWD 220, which is to put into effect state laws that prohibit discrimination in housing. The chapter also creates a neutral, efficient process for handling complaints and resolving disputes when housing discrimination is alleged. This foundational provision sets the framework within which all other rules in the chapter operate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter DWD 220, as stated in § DWD 220.01, exists to enforce housing anti-discrimination laws and to provide a structured process for addressing complaints. Property owners and managers operating in Wisconsin generally familiarize themselves with this chapter to understand the procedural framework that governs how discrimination allegations are investigated and resolved. Awareness of this purpose provision helps operators contextualize the more specific requirements found throughout Chapter DWD 220.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section DWD 220.01 signals that Wisconsin's Chapter DWD 220 was created specifically to protect individuals from housing discrimination and to give them access to an impartial, timely dispute-resolution process. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may look to this chapter as the basis for filing a complaint through the appropriate state process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chapter DWD 220 can help individuals understand what options the chapter's procedures make available.
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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