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Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. II Real Estate Transactions § 9½-20

Revocation and suspension of license when broker convicted of violation of article

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 2/8/2027
JolietFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. II Real Estate Transactions § 9½-20
Whenever a real estate broker has been convicted of an unfair housing practice in violation of this article, the corporation counsel shall instigate proceedings for the suspension of any license or licenses theretofore granted to such real estate broker, and for a second conviction of this article, the corporation counsel shall seek the revocation of any said license or licenses.
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Plain English

Under Joliet Ch. 9½ Art. II § 9½-20, a real estate broker who is convicted of an unfair housing practice faces escalating license consequences: a first conviction triggers proceedings to suspend the broker's license, while a second conviction prompts the corporation counsel to pursue full revocation of that license. The provision establishes a two-strike framework tied directly to criminal conviction, not merely a complaint or civil finding. License suspension and revocation are the primary enforcement tools this section authorizes.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers who work with licensed real estate brokers in Joliet should be aware that under § 9½-20, a broker's license can be suspended after a first conviction for an unfair housing practice and revoked after a second. Compliant operators generally vet the brokers and agents they engage, confirming those individuals maintain active, unencumbered licenses. Awareness of this provision helps operators avoid business disruptions that could arise from working with a broker whose license is under suspension or revocation proceedings.

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

For Tenants

Section § 9½-20 of Joliet's Ch. 9½ Art. II gives tenants and prospective buyers a meaningful protection: brokers who violate the article's fair housing rules face license suspension on a first conviction and license revocation on a second. If a tenant or housing applicant believes a broker has engaged in an unfair housing practice, they may report the conduct to the city so that the corporation counsel can evaluate whether to initiate proceedings under this section. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing agencies can help individuals understand what constitutes a violation and what reporting options are available.

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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