Calumet City — Ch. 42 Housing § 42-78
Multiple-listing services
Operative Text
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 discriminate against any person by denying access to, or membership or participation in, any multiple-listing service, real estate agents' organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation.
Calumet City Ch. 42 Housing § 42-78 classifies it as a discriminatory act and an unfair housing practice for any lending institution or person to deny someone access to, membership in, or participation in a multiple-listing service, real estate agents' organization, or similar housing-related service or organization. The rule also prohibits imposing unequal terms or conditions on that access or membership. This provision extends the city's fair housing policies into the professional and organizational infrastructure of the housing market itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Calumet City Ch. 42 Housing § 42-78, property owners and managers who participate in multiple-listing services or real estate organizations are expected to ensure that access, membership, and participation in those services are offered on equal terms to all persons. Compliant operators do not condition, restrict, or deny participation in any housing-related service or facility on the basis of protected characteristics. Reviewing membership and referral practices against the standards set out in § 42-78 is a common step for operators seeking to maintain compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Calumet City Ch. 42 Housing § 42-78 establishes that individuals have a right to equal access to multiple-listing services and real estate organizations without facing discriminatory barriers or unequal terms. If a person believes they have been denied access or subjected to discriminatory conditions in connection with such a service, that conduct may constitute an unfair housing practice under this provision. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, raising the violation through available administrative channels, or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance on available options.
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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