Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.08.160
Solicitation
Operative Text
Soliciting any owner to sell, rent or list residential property at any time after such person has notice that such owner does not desire to sell, rent, or list such residential property. For the purposes of this section, notice must be provided as follows: A. The notice may be given by the owner personally or by a third party in the owner's name, either in the form of an individual notice or a list, provided it complies with subsection B., below. B. Such notice shall be explicit as to whether each owner on the notice seeks to avoid both solicitation for listing and sale, or only for listing, or only for sale, as well as the period of time for which any avoidance is desired. The notice shall be dated and either of the following shall apply: 1. Each owner shall have signed the notice; or 2. The person or entity preparing the notice shall provide an accompanying affidavit to the effect that all the names on the notice are, in fact, genuine as to the identity of the persons listed and that such persons have requested not to be solicited as indicated. C. The individual notice or notice in the form of a list with the accompanying affidavit shall be served personally or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 19.08.160 of Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing prohibits anyone from soliciting a property owner to sell, rent, or list residential property after that owner has formally communicated a desire not to be contacted for such purposes. The owner's notice must be explicit about what type of solicitation to avoid and for how long, must be dated and signed (or accompanied by an affidavit confirming the signatories' identities), and must be delivered personally or via certified or registered mail with return receipt. Once a valid notice is on file, any further solicitation covered by that notice constitutes a violation of this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19.08.160, property owners and managers who receive a properly formatted do-not-solicit notice — one that is dated, specifies the type of solicitation to be avoided, and was delivered by certified mail or in person — are expected to cease the covered solicitation activity immediately. Compliant operators typically maintain records of all such notices received, including the date of receipt and the scope of the owner's stated preferences, to demonstrate ongoing adherence. Real estate professionals operating in Harwood Heights generally review incoming notices carefully to distinguish whether an owner has restricted listing solicitations, sale solicitations, or both, and for what period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 19.08.160 primarily governs solicitation directed at property owners, tenants in Harwood Heights may find this provision relevant if they are also owners of residential property or are assisting an owner in understanding their rights against unwanted solicitation. An owner who has submitted a valid notice under this section and continues to receive prohibited solicitations may have grounds to raise a violation under Title 19 Fair Housing. Those seeking to understand how this provision applies to a particular situation can consult local tenant-rights organizations or the Harwood Heights municipal offices for guidance on the complaint process.
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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