Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. II Real Estate Transactions § 9½-26
Discriminatory terms
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It shall be an unlawful housing practice and a violation of this article for any real estate broker, salesman, agent, owner, or any other person to sell, rent, or offer to sell or rent, a real estate property on terms, conditions, or privileges that discriminate between persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or mental, sensory or physical handicap.
Joliet Ch. 9½ Art. II § 9½-26 prohibits anyone involved in selling or renting real estate—including brokers, agents, salespeople, and owners—from applying different terms, conditions, or privileges to a transaction based on a person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability status. The rule covers both completed transactions and offers, meaning discriminatory treatment at any stage of the process is prohibited. This provision applies broadly to all parties on the seller or landlord side of a real estate deal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Joliet § 9½-26, compliant property owners and managers apply the same rental terms, conditions, and privileges to all prospective and current tenants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability status. This means that lease terms, application requirements, fees, and any other conditions of tenancy are offered and enforced uniformly across all applicants and residents. Operators generally document their policies and practices to demonstrate consistent, non-discriminatory treatment throughout the leasing process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Joliet § 9½-26 gives tenants and housing applicants the right to be free from discriminatory terms or conditions in any rental offer or agreement based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, age, or disability. If a person believes they have been subjected to unequal treatment in a rental transaction, they may have grounds to raise a violation under this article. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local fair housing office, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney familiar with Joliet's fair housing ordinance.
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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