(a) Every real estate agent shall post a notice in a conspicuous location in that portion of his or her place of business that is normally used by him or her for negotiating the terms of a sale or lease of housing. Each person who operates a multi-unit residential building that contains more than two units shall likewise post a notice at all times when prospective tenants are being interviewed in a conspicuous location, in that portion of his or her business normally used by him or her for negotiating the rental of a housing unit therein. Such notice prepared by the Fair Housing Board shall contain the following language, printed in black on a light-colored background in not less than fourteen-point type:
"It is a violation of the Fair Housing Law of the Village for a real estate agent, or for a person owning or managing a multi-unit apartment dwelling, to
(1) Deny housing to a person because of race, color, creed, sex, marital status, religious belief, national origin, age or handicap; or
(2) Discriminate against a person because of that person's race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, religious belief, national origin or handicap with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of housing accommodations, or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith.
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, CONTACT THE VILLAGE OF COLDWATER FAIR HOUSING BOARD, THE OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION OR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. "
(Ord. 1034. Passed 9-19-83.)