Do you own or manage rental property in Marion and have a “No Section 8 or Leased Housing” policy? If you said Yes, you could be violating the Fair Housing Laws in Marion.
The public is invited to the next City of Marion Civil Rights Commission Meeting on July 1st where the City of Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Department will be giving a presentation to the Marion commissioner’s and public on “Lawful Sources of Income”. This is an additional protection in the Marion Civil Rights ordinance that housing providers must be aware of so that they are making informed business decisions regarding the selling and renting of property in Marion. If you would like to review the entire Marion Civil Rights Ordinance the link is: http://www.cityofmarion.org/home/showdocument?id=930
City of Marion Civil Rights Commission Meeting
Date: 07/01/2015 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Marion City Hall
1225 6th Avenue
Marion, Iowa 52302