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Belvidere — Ch. 62 Human Relations § 62-36

Refusal to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
BelvidereAssistance Animals (FHA)

Operative Text

Belvidere — Ch. 62 Human Relations § 62-36
It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (1)
Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person because he has a guide, hearing or support dog;
(2) Discriminate against any blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because he has a guide, hearing or support dog; or
(3) Require, because a blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person has a guide, hearing or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog.
State Law reference-- Similar provisions, 775 ILCS 5/3-104.1.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Belvidere Ch. 62 § 62-36 establishes that it is a civil rights violation for any housing owner or agent to refuse to sell or rent to a blind, hearing-impaired, or physically handicapped person solely because that person has a guide, hearing, or support dog. The rule also prohibits applying different terms, conditions, or privileges to such individuals on the same basis. While landlords may charge for actual damage a dog causes to the premises, they may not impose any extra fee or surcharge simply because the resident has a service dog.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Belvidere Ch. 62 § 62-36, compliant housing operators treat applicants and residents who use guide, hearing, or support dogs the same as any other applicant or resident with respect to availability, lease terms, and services. Operators generally do not add pet fees, pet deposits, or surcharges to leases or rental agreements solely because a tenant has such a dog. Charging for documented, actual damage the dog causes to the premises is the only dog-related cost the provision permits.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Belvidere Ch. 62 § 62-36 gives blind, hearing-impaired, and physically handicapped individuals the right to be free from refusals to sell or rent, discriminatory lease terms, and extra charges tied to their use of a guide, hearing, or support dog. If a housing provider refuses to negotiate, imposes special conditions, or demands an additional fee beyond actual damage costs, that conduct may constitute a civil rights violation under this provision. Tenants who believe their rights under § 62-36 have been violated can explore options such as filing a complaint with a local human relations commission, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with Illinois fair housing law, including the state counterpart at 775 ILCS 5/3-104.1.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

775 ILCS 5

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 62-34
IL Muni § 62-33

Related Rules

§ 209.190
Housing accommodations, defined — discrimination against persons with visual, hearing or physical disabilities, prohibited — dogs, guide, hearing or service to have full access — liability for actual damages
§ 3-104.1
Refusal to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog. It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (A) refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (B) discriminate against any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (C) require, because a blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog
§ 38-37
Refusal to sell or rent because person has a guide, hearing or support dog

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