Downers Grove — Art. 13A.II Fair Housing § 13A.22
Prohibited Acts Of Owners, Lessees, Brokers And Salesmen
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It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee, real estate broker or real estate salesman: To refuse to extend to any person, because of the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap of such person, terms, conditions or privileges in connection with the sale, leasing or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, which are substantially identical to the terms, conditions, privileges and provisions previously extended or offered to any other person in connection with the sale, leasing or rental of such dwelling. To publish or cause to be published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale, leasing or rental of a dwelling which states any priority, preference, limitation or restriction based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap or which is calculated to disclose an intention to make any such priority, preference, limitation or restriction. To misrepresent to any person, because of the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap of such person, that any particular dwelling is not being offered for sale, lease or rental, or is not available for inspection for such purpose. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell, lease or rent any dwelling by means of written or oral representations or misrepresentations regarding the residence or prospective residence within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of such dwelling of, any person or persons of a stated race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap. To enter into any real estate brokerage or listing agreement which prohibits the sale, leasing or rental of a dwelling to any person because of race, color, creed, religion or national origin. (Ord. No. 1349, § 4.4.)
Downers Grove § 13A.22 prohibits owners, lessees, real estate brokers, and salespeople from discriminating in the sale, lease, or rental of dwellings on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap. The provision bars discriminatory advertising, misrepresentation of availability, and the practice of 'blockbusting'—using demographic information about a neighborhood to pressure people into selling or renting. It also forbids brokerage or listing agreements that restrict who may purchase, lease, or rent a dwelling based on protected characteristics.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Downers Grove § 13A.22, compliant property owners and managers offer the same terms, conditions, and privileges to all prospective tenants or buyers regardless of protected characteristics such as race, sex, age, or handicap. They ensure that all advertising and listings are free of language that signals any preference, limitation, or restriction based on those characteristics. Compliant operators also avoid entering into brokerage or listing agreements that contain discriminatory restrictions, and they do not misrepresent a unit's availability to any person based on a protected characteristic.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Downers Grove § 13A.22 gives renters and prospective tenants the right to be offered the same terms and conditions as any other applicant, and to receive accurate information about a unit's availability, without regard to protected characteristics like race, national origin, marital status, or handicap. If a tenant believes an owner, broker, or salesperson has violated this provision—for example, by advertising discriminatory preferences or misrepresenting availability—they may consider documenting the conduct and exploring complaint options through local or state fair housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand what remedies may be available under § 13A.22 and related fair housing laws.
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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