Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-57
Discriminatory terms
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It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age.
Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-57 prohibits setting different or unequal terms, conditions, or privileges in the sale or rental of a dwelling based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age. This rule also extends to the provision of services and facilities connected to housing. The effect is that all prospective and current residents must be offered the same fundamental conditions of housing without regard to these characteristics.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-57, compliant property owners and managers apply uniform lease terms, rental conditions, and access to services and facilities to all applicants and residents regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age. Operators generally review their written policies, advertising language, and day-to-day practices to ensure no protected characteristic influences how housing is offered or maintained. Consistent documentation of how decisions are made can help demonstrate that terms and conditions are applied evenhandedly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 23-57 of the Chicago Heights Human Relations ordinance gives residents and applicants the right to be free from unequal treatment in rental terms, conditions, privileges, and related services based on protected characteristics. If a tenant believes they have been subjected to discriminatory terms, they may consider filing a complaint with the Chicago Heights Human Relations Commission or a relevant fair housing agency. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what options are generally available under this provision.
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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