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Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-106

Refusal to sell or rent because person has guide, hearing or support dog

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Operative Text

Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-106
It is unlawful for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (1)
Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person because he has a guide, hearing or support dog;
(2) Discriminate against any blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because he has a guide, hearing or support dog; or
(3) Require, because a blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person has a guide, hearing or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog.
State Law reference-- Similar provisions, 775 ILCS 5/3-104.1.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-106 makes it unlawful for housing owners or their agents to refuse to sell or rent to blind, hearing-impaired, or physically handicapped individuals solely because they have a guide, hearing, or support dog. The rule also prohibits applying different terms or conditions to such individuals and bars imposing extra charges in leases or purchase contracts on account of the dog. Owners may, however, charge for actual damage the dog causes to the premises.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 9, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-106, compliant housing operators treat applicants and residents who use guide, hearing, or support dogs the same as any other applicant or resident when it comes to availability, lease terms, and service access. Operators do not add surcharges or pet fees to leases or rental agreements simply because a qualifying individual has such a dog. Documenting and charging only for verified, actual physical damage to the premises is the recognized approach for addressing any harm the animal causes.

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

For Tenants

Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-106 gives blind, hearing-impaired, and physically handicapped individuals the right to seek housing without being turned away, charged extra fees, or subjected to different lease terms because of their guide, hearing, or support dog. If a housing provider refuses to negotiate, imposes a surcharge unrelated to actual damage, or otherwise treats you differently on this basis, that conduct may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their rights under § 50-106 have been violated can explore options such as filing a complaint with a local human rights body, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the parallel state protections under 775 ILCS 5/3-104.1.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

775 ILCS 5

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 50-82
IL Muni § 50-103
IL Muni § 50-81
IL Muni § 50-63
IL Muni § 50-82
IL Muni § 50-81
IL Muni § 50-101

Related Rules

§ 209.190
Housing accommodations, defined — discrimination against persons with visual, hearing or physical disabilities, prohibited — dogs, guide, hearing or service to have full access — liability for actual damages
§ 3-104.1
Refusal to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog. It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (A) refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (B) discriminate against any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (C) require, because a blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog
§ 38-37
Refusal to sell or rent because person has a guide, hearing or support dog

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