Calumet City — Ch. 42 Housing § 42-77
Advertisements, signs, notices
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In order to effectuate the policies set forth in section 42-71 as far as legislatively possible, it is hereby declared to be a discriminatory act, an unfair housing practice and unlawful for any lending institution or other person to make, publish, print, circulate, issue or display, or cause to be made, published, printed, circulated, issued, or displayed, any communication, notice, advertisement, sign, symbol, listing or other writing of any kind, in connection with the sale or rental of any dwelling, or the financing thereof, that indicates or expresses any preference, limitation, reliance, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, sexual orientation, source of income, military discharge status, gender identity, retaliation or housing status or by aiding/abetting or willful interference thereof, or an intention to make such preference, limitation, reliance, or discrimination.
Calumet City Ch. 42 § 42-77 prohibits any person or lending institution from publishing or displaying housing-related communications—such as advertisements, signs, or listings—that signal a preference for or against prospective buyers or renters based on protected characteristics. The covered characteristics include race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, source of income, gender identity, and several others. The rule applies to both the sale and rental of dwellings, as well as to the financing of those transactions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Calumet City Ch. 42 § 42-77, compliant property owners and managers review all rental listings, signage, and promotional materials to ensure no language or imagery suggests a preference or limitation tied to any protected characteristic. This includes indirect signals—such as references to neighborhood demographics or income sources—that could imply discriminatory intent. Operators typically maintain consistent, neutral language across all advertising channels and train staff who draft or post housing communications on these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Calumet City Ch. 42 § 42-77 gives prospective and current tenants a basis to challenge housing advertisements or notices that appear to express a preference against people with their protected characteristics. If a person encounters a listing, sign, or other communication that seems to discriminate on the basis of race, disability, source of income, gender identity, or another covered category, they may consider documenting the communication and exploring options such as filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency or contacting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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