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Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-66

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
Chicago HeightsFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-66
It shall be unlawful to enter into a listing agreement which discriminates against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, mental status, national origin, or age.
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Plain English

Chicago Heights Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-66 prohibits listing agreements that treat people differently based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age. A listing agreement that excludes or disadvantages prospective tenants or buyers on any of these grounds is considered unlawful under this provision. The rule applies to the agreement itself, meaning discriminatory terms embedded in a listing contract are prohibited regardless of how they are carried out.

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For Property Managers

Under Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-66, property owners and managers who work with real estate agents or listing services are expected to ensure that any listing agreement they sign does not contain terms that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age. Compliant operators typically review listing contracts before signing to confirm that no protected characteristic is used to screen, limit, or otherwise disadvantage prospective applicants. Maintaining documentation of non-discriminatory listing practices is a common part of responsible property management.

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

For Tenants

Section 23-66 of the Chicago Heights Human Relations ordinance gives individuals the right to be free from discrimination embedded in listing agreements that cover housing they may seek to rent or purchase. If a prospective tenant believes a listing agreement contained discriminatory terms that affected their ability to access housing, they may consider filing a complaint with the relevant local human relations authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Chicago Heights ordinances. Raising a violation of § 23-66 may also be relevant in administrative or legal proceedings related to a discriminatory housing denial.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 23-43
IL Muni § 23-42
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-58
IL Muni § 23-37
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-45
IL Muni § 23-109
IL Muni § 23-45
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-39

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