(a) All real estate brokers and agents and all persons who operate or manage a dwelling with more than four (4) dwelling units shall post in a conspicuous location in those areas of their places of business located within the City where prospective purchasers, sellers or renters normally make inquiries, and where the terms of a sale or rental are normally negotiated, a notice which contains the following language, printed on a light-colored background, in not less than fourteen-point type:
IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE MENTOR FAIR HOUSING LAW, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY HOUSING ACTIVITY, TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, MILITARY STATUS, FAMILIAL STATUS, ANCESTRY, DISABILITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CITY OF MENTOR FAIR HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR AT 440-974-5755.
(b) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this Section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for each subsequent. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 501.99 of the Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 10-O-79. Passed 9-7-10.)