Libertyville — Ch. 12 Human Rights § 12-50
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It shall be an unlawful real estate practice incidental to the sale or nonsale or rental or nonrental of any real property: (1) To publish, circulate, issue or display, or cause to be published, circulated, issued or displayed, any communication, notice, advertisement, sign or other writing of any kind relating to the sale, rental or leasing of any housing accommodation within the village which will indicate or express any limitation or discrimination in the sale, rental or leasing of such housing accommodation, predicated upon the race, color, religion, or national origin or ancestry of any prospective buyer, lessee or renter of such property. (2) To solicit an owner for the sale, lease or listing for sale or lease of such owner's housing accommodation located within the village on the ground there will be loss of value to such housing accommodation due to the present or prospective entry into the neighborhood of any person or persons of any particular race, color, religion, or national origin or ancestry. (3) To distribute or cause to be distributed written material or statements to induce any owner of any housing accommodation in the village to sell or lease his property because of any present or prospective change in the race, color, religion, or national origin or ancestry of persons in the neighborhood. (4) To make any misrepresentations concerning the listing for sale or the anticipated listing for sale or the sale of any housing accommodation for the purpose of inducing or attempting to induce the sale or listing for sale of any housing accommodation located within the village by representing that the presence or anticipated presence of persons of any particular race, color, religion, or national origin or ancestry in the neighborhood where such housing accommodation is located will or may result in the lowering of property values in the neighborhood. (5) To refuse to sell, lease, or rent or to refuse to show or display to any proposed buyer or renter any real estate for residential purposes being offered by the owner for sale, or lease within the village because of the race, color, religion, or national origin or ancestry of the proposed buyer or renter. (6) To purchase, lease, or rent real estate for residential purposes, or authorize and direct one in his employment or on his behalf to do so, or solicit another person to do so on his behalf, for the purpose of preventing another person from purchasing, renting, leasing or occupying such residential real estate by reason of the race, color, religion or national origin or ancestry of such person.
Libertyville Ch. 12 Human Rights § 12-50 prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale, rental, and leasing of housing within the village. No one may publish discriminatory advertisements, engage in 'blockbusting' tactics by suggesting that neighborhood demographic changes will lower property values, or refuse to show, sell, or rent housing based on a person's race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry. The provision also bars anyone from purchasing or renting property specifically to prevent another person from doing so on those same protected grounds.
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Under Libertyville Ch. 12 Human Rights § 12-50, compliant property owners and managers ensure that all advertising, signage, and communications about available units contain no language that limits or discriminates based on race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry. Operators generally apply consistent criteria when showing, listing, and offering housing to all prospective buyers and renters, and they avoid any solicitation tactics that invoke neighborhood demographic changes as a reason to sell or list. Maintaining documented, neutral screening standards helps demonstrate that decisions are made on lawful, non-discriminatory grounds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Libertyville Ch. 12 Human Rights § 12-50 establishes that prospective and current renters have the right to be shown, offered, and considered for housing without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry. If a tenant or applicant believes a landlord has refused to show a unit, published a discriminatory advertisement, or engaged in blockbusting tactics in violation of this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the village's human rights authority or a relevant fair housing agency. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what options are generally 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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