Huntley — Title IX Ch. 95 Fair Housing § 95.003

Prohibited acts

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Huntley — Title IX Ch. 95 Fair Housing § 95.003
It shall be unlawful for any owner of real estate, lessee, sub-lessee, real estate broker or salesperson, financial institution or employee of any financial institution, advertiser, or agent of any of all of the foregoing: (A)
To discriminate against any person or persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical or mental disability with regard to the sale, exchange, or rental or any dealing concerning any housing accommodation and/or real property.
(B) To discriminate against any person in the availability of or the price, terms, conditions, or privileges of any kind relating to the sale, rental, lease, or occupancy of any housing accommodation or real property in the Village or in furnishing of any facilities or services in connection therewith.
(C) To publish or circulate, or cause to be published or circulated, any notice, statement of advertisement, or to announce a policy, or to use any form of application, for the purchase, lease, rental, or financing of real property, or to make any record of inquiry in connection with the prospective purchase, rental, or lease race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical or mental disability of any person.
(D) To discriminate in connection with lending money, guaranteeing loans, accepting mortgages or otherwise obtaining or making available funds for the purchase, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of any housing accommodation and/or real property.
(E) To solicit for sale, lease, or listing for the sale or lease, of any housing accommodation and/or real property on the grounds of loss of value because of the present or prospective entry into any neighborhood of any person or persons of any particular race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical or mental disability.
(F) To distribute, or cause to be distributed, written material, or statements designed to include any owner or any housing accommodation and/or real property to sell or lease property because of any present or prospective change in the race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical or mental disability of persons in the neighborhood.
(G) To make any misrepresentations concerning the listing for sale or the anticipated listing for sale or the sale of any housing accommodation and/or real property for the purpose of inducing or attempting to induce the sale or listing for sale of any housing accommodation and/or real property by representing that the presence or anticipated presence of persons of any particular race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, pr physical or mental disability of persons in the area will or may result in the lowering of property values in the block, neighborhood, or area in which the property is located.
(H) For an owner to solicit any real estate broker to sell, rent, or otherwise deal with such owner's housing accommodations and/or real property with any limitation on its sale based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical or mental disability.
(I) For the owner to refuse to sell, rent, or otherwise deal with any housing accommodation and/or real property because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical or mental disability of the proposed buyer or tenant.
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Plain English

Section 95.003 of Huntley's Title IX, Chapter 95 Fair Housing ordinance establishes a broad set of prohibited acts in the Village's housing market. It bars owners, lessees, brokers, financial institutions, advertisers, and their agents from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or physical or mental disability across virtually every aspect of housing — including sales, rentals, lending, advertising, and solicitation. The provision also specifically outlaws blockbusting practices, meaning efforts to pressure owners into selling or listing property by suggesting that the entry of people from a particular protected class will lower neighborhood property values.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Huntley should be aware that § 95.003 covers a wide range of conduct beyond simple refusals to rent or sell. Compliant operators generally apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria across all stages of a housing transaction — including advertising, application processing, lease terms, and the provision of facilities or services. Owners also avoid engaging with or instructing brokers in any way that introduces protected-class limitations, and they do not participate in or respond to blockbusting solicitations that invoke race, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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

For Tenants

Under § 95.003 of Huntley's Fair Housing ordinance, residents and prospective tenants have protections against discrimination at every stage of a housing transaction, from initial advertising and application through lease terms, occupancy conditions, and access to facilities. If a person believes they have experienced conduct prohibited by this section — such as being refused a rental, offered different terms, or subjected to discriminatory advertising — general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority or contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Individuals may also wish to consult with a licensed attorney familiar with fair housing law to understand the options 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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