South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)

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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
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The purpose of this Article is to address housing insecurity in the City of
South Portland; to prohibit discrimination and ensure equal housing opportunity for
residents of the City of South Portland without regard to, among other things,
receipt of public benefits; to minimize the potential adverse impacts of short-notice
rent increases; and to educate tenants and landlords of their rights and
responsibilities.

(Ord. No. 3 17/18, 8/7/17 [Fiscal Note: Less than $1,000])

Sec. 12-221. Applicability

The Article shall apply to any and all dwelling units within the City limits of
South Portland.

(Ord. No. 3 17/18, 8/7/17 [Fiscal Note: Less than $1,000])

Sec. 12-222. Discrimination prohibited in sale or rental of dwelling units.

(a) A Tenant shall have the right to secure a rental dwelling unit without being
refused that right on the basis of discrimination because of race, color, sex. Sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, or
familial status, pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 4581-A, et seq., as amended from time to
time.

(b) A Landlord shall not refuse to rent or impose terms of tenancy on any Tenant
who is a recipient of federal, state or local public assistance, including medical
assistance and housing subsidies primarily because of the individual’s status as a
recipient as described in 5 M.R.S. § 4581-A, et seq., as amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 3 17/18, 8/7/17 [Fiscal Note: Less than $1,000])
Sec. 12-223. Notification of rent increases.