Mayor Greg Fischer has signed an ordinance to expand protection against discrimination for tenants in the city of Derby. The ordinance was passed by the Metro Council in November. It prohibits discrimination in housing based on sources of income, including social security or child support. It also provides protection for tenants who were previously homeless or have a criminal record for some criminal offense. Fischer said the regulation will help end discrimination in the city in the 21st century. “This work is particularly critical now because, as we have seen, the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to people in our city, particularly low-wage workers, often renters, often colored people, whose incomes have been reduced or eliminated, have concerns about housing insecurity “, he said. Councilor Jessica Green said she sponsored the ordinance because she believes housing is a basic human right. She said it was important to send the message that people should not be judged on factors in securing housing that are not relevant to the type of tenant they will be. Proponents of tenants and the homeless in Louisville hope the ordinance will help bring more people into affordable housing.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –
Mayor Greg Fischer has signed an ordinance to expand protection against discrimination for tenants in Derby City.
The ordinance was passed by the Metro Council in November.
It prohibits discrimination in housing based on sources of income, including social security or child support. It also provides protection for tenants who were previously homeless or have a criminal record for some criminal offense.
Fischer said the regulation will help end discrimination in the city in the 21st century.
“This work is particularly critical now as, as we have seen, the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the fact that people in our city, especially low-wage workers, often renters, often people of color, who have incomes, would have concerns about housing insecurity reduced or eliminated, “he said.
Councilor Jessica Green said she sponsored the ordinance because she believes housing is a basic human right. She said it was important to send the message that people should not be judged on factors in securing housing that are not relevant to the type of tenant they will be.
Tenants and homeless attorneys in Louisville hope the ordinance will help bring more people into affordable housing.
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