Downers Grove — Art. 13A.II Fair Housing § 13A.20
Employment Of Salesmen Having Two Convictions Of Sections 13A.19 Or 13A.22 Prohibited
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful for any real estate broker to employ or continue to employ any real estate salesman who is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have violated any of the provisions of DGMA Section 13A.19 or DGMC Section 13A.22 more than twice in any period of six (6) consecutive months if such finding is sustained on appeal or if no appeal is taken from such finding within the period of time permitted for such appeal. (Ord. No. 1349, § 4.2.)
Under Downers Grove Municipal Code § 13A.20, a real estate broker is prohibited from employing or continuing to employ a real estate salesperson who has been found by a court to have violated § 13A.19 or § 13A.22 more than twice within any six-consecutive-month period. This prohibition takes effect once the court finding is either upheld on appeal or left unchallenged after the appeal window closes. The rule is designed to prevent repeat fair-housing violators from remaining active in brokerage operations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Real estate brokers operating under Downers Grove's fair housing framework should maintain awareness of any court findings against their salespeople under §§ 13A.19 and 13A.22, as § 13A.20 makes it unlawful to retain a salesperson who accumulates more than two such findings within a six-month window. Compliant brokers generally track the status of any appeals related to such findings and take appropriate employment action once a finding becomes final—either through affirmance on appeal or expiration of the appeal period. Maintaining clear internal records of court outcomes and their finality dates is a practice consistent with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13A.20 of the Downers Grove Municipal Code establishes a protection against repeat fair-housing violators remaining employed as real estate salespeople, which may be relevant to tenants or prospective buyers who believe they have encountered discriminatory conduct. Individuals who suspect a broker has retained a salesperson with multiple court findings under §§ 13A.19 or 13A.22 may consider contacting the Village of Downers Grove or a local fair-housing organization to understand available complaint processes. Tenant-rights organizations and fair-housing agencies can help individuals assess what options may be 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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