Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. II Real Estate Transactions § 9½-29
Advertisements, signs and notices
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It shall be an unlawful real estate practice and a violation of this article for any real estate broker, salesman, agent, owner, or other person to publish or circulate a statement, advertisement, or notice, or to post or erect or cause any person to post or erect any sign or notice upon any real property in a manner that is unlawful under this article.
Joliet Ch. 9½ Art. II § 9½-29 prohibits anyone involved in real estate—including brokers, salespeople, agents, and property owners—from publishing, circulating, posting, or erecting any statement, advertisement, sign, or notice in a way that violates the article's fair housing and anti-discrimination standards. The rule applies to both written materials and physical signage placed on real property. Any such communication that runs afoul of the article's requirements constitutes an unlawful real estate practice under Joliet law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Joliet Ch. 9½ Art. II § 9½-29, property owners and managers who advertise available units or post notices on their properties are expected to ensure that all such communications—whether online listings, printed flyers, yard signs, or posted notices—conform to the article's standards for lawful real estate practice. Compliant operators typically review advertising content to confirm it does not contain language or imagery that would constitute a violation of the article's anti-discrimination provisions. Maintaining consistent review procedures for all marketing materials, including those prepared by third-party agents or brokers acting on an owner's behalf, is a common practice among operators seeking to stay within the rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9½-29 of Joliet's Ch. 9½ Art. II gives tenants and prospective tenants a basis to flag advertisements, signs, or notices they believe were published or posted in violation of the article's fair housing requirements. If a person encounters such a communication—for example, a listing or posted notice that appears to contain discriminatory content—they may have grounds to raise that violation through a complaint with the appropriate local or state enforcement body, or to assert it as part of a broader fair housing claim. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Joliet's ordinance can help individuals understand what options may be available to them.
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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