Glenview — Ch. 18 Art. XVIII Fair Housing § 18-1051

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Glenview — Ch. 18 Art. XVIII Fair Housing § 18-1051
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions will prevail:
Age means chronological age of not less than 40 years.
Housing status means: (1)
The type of housing in which an individual resides, whether publicly or privately owned; or,
(2) An individual's ownership status with respect to the individual's residence.
Military discharge status means the fact of having been discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States, their reserve components or any national guard or naval militia other than by a "dishonorable discharge."
National origin means the place in which an individual or one of his or her ancestors was born.
Parental status means the status of living with one or more dependent minors or disabled children.
Person means one or more individuals, partnerships, associations or organizations, corporations, recipients of government funds, legal representatives, trusts, trustees in bankruptcy, or receivers; state governments other than that of the State, or commercial operations or entities controlled by governments other than those of the State, or of the United States, that is also an owner, lessor, sublessor, assignor, managing agent, or other individual, firm, or corporation having the right to sell, rent, lease, or sublease any housing unit within the Village, or any agent, broker, or other individual working on behalf of any such individual, firm, or corporation.
Real estate means any building, structure or portion thereof in the Village which is used or occupied as a home, residence or dwelling place of one or more persons.
Religion : means all aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief, or the actual identification with or perceived identification with a religion.
Sexual orientation means the status or expression, whether actual or perceived, of heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality, or gender-related identity, whether or not traditionally associated with the person's designated sex at birth. Sexual orientation does not include a physical or sexual attraction to a minor by an adult.
Source of income means the lawful manner by which an individual supports himself or herself and his or her dependents.
Unlawful discrimination discrimination against a person because of the actual or perceived status, practice, or expression of that person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, or housing status; or the actual or perceived association with such a person.
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Plain English

Glenview Ch. 18 Art. XVIII Fair Housing § 18-1051 establishes the specific meanings of key terms used throughout the Village's fair housing rules. The definitions cover a broad range of protected characteristics — including age (40 and older), housing status, military discharge status, national origin, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, and source of income — as well as the entities and properties subject to the law. 'Unlawful discrimination' is defined to include actions based on either the actual or perceived status of a person, or their association with someone who holds a protected characteristic.

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For Property Managers

Under Glenview Ch. 18 Art. XVIII Fair Housing § 18-1051, property owners, managers, brokers, and agents who have the right to sell, rent, lease, or sublease housing units in the Village are all covered as 'persons' under this framework. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with each defined term — particularly the broad definition of 'unlawful discrimination,' which extends to perceived characteristics and associational ties — so that their policies and practices align with the full scope of the law. Understanding that 'source of income' and 'housing status' are explicitly defined protected categories helps operators evaluate their tenant screening and leasing procedures accordingly.

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

For Tenants

Glenview Ch. 18 Art. XVIII Fair Housing § 18-1051 sets out the protected characteristics that form the foundation of the Village's fair housing protections, which include categories such as parental status, military discharge status, housing status, and source of income that go beyond federal baseline protections. Tenants who believe they have experienced treatment based on any of these defined characteristics — whether the characteristic is actual or perceived, or stems from an association with a protected person — may have grounds to raise a fair housing concern. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the Village, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for guidance on available options.

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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