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Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-2

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Operative Text

Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-2
It is the intent of the City, in adopting this chapter, to secure an end, in the City, to discrimination, including, but not limited to, discrimination by reason of age, color, creed, family responsibilities, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, physical and mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, prior arrest or conviction record or source of income or any other discrimination based upon categorizing or classifying a person which is not based upon factual data about the persons or group and is not related to the purpose for which it is used.
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Plain English

Champaign Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-2 establishes the city's foundational intent to eliminate discrimination within its boundaries. The provision covers a broad range of protected characteristics—including age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, and prior arrest or conviction record, among others. It also extends to any classification of a person that is not grounded in factual data relevant to the purpose for which it is applied.

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For Property Managers

Under Champaign Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-2, the city has declared a clear policy against discriminatory practices in housing and other covered contexts. Operators who comply with this chapter generally ensure that decisions about tenants or applicants are based on relevant, factual criteria rather than protected characteristics such as source of income, family responsibilities, or prior conviction records. Familiarity with the full scope of protected categories listed in § 17-2 is a practical starting point for building non-discriminatory policies and procedures.

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

For Tenants

Champaign Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-2 signals the city's broad commitment to protecting residents from discrimination across a wide range of characteristics, including source of income and prior arrest or conviction records—categories that are sometimes overlooked. Tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory treatment in housing may have grounds to raise a violation under this chapter. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the City of Champaign's human rights office or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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