Libertyville — Ch. 12 Human Rights § 12-51
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It shall be an unlawful real estate practice for any real estate broker, salesman, agent, owner or any other person: (1) To aid, abet, incite, or coerce a person to commit an unlawful real estate practice. (2) To deceive, exploit or cheat any person in a real property transaction in this village, or to make any distinction, discrimination or restriction against any person as to the conditions or privileges of any kind relating to the sale, rental, lease, or occupancy of any real property. (3) To deliberately and knowingly refuse examination of copies of any listing of real property in this village to any person representing himself as financially qualified because of race, color, religion or national origin. (4) To enter into a listing agreement which prohibits the inspection, sale, lease, or occupancy of real property to any person representing himself as financially qualified because of race, color, religion or national origin. (5) To knowingly and wilfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the commission. (6) To knowingly and wilfully file an unfounded, false or fraudulent complaint under this article.
Libertyville Ch. 12 Human Rights § 12-51 identifies a set of unlawful real estate practices that go beyond straightforward discrimination. The provision prohibits conduct such as helping others commit housing discrimination, deceiving or exploiting parties in real property transactions, refusing to show listings to financially qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin, entering listing agreements that bar protected groups, obstructing the human rights commission, and filing knowingly false complaints. The rule applies to a broad range of actors, including brokers, salespersons, agents, and property owners.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Libertyville Ch. 12 Human Rights § 12-51, compliant property owners and their agents avoid not only direct discrimination but also indirect participation in unlawful practices—such as instructing a broker to steer buyers or tenants, or signing listing agreements that restrict access based on race, color, religion, or national origin. Operators generally ensure that all financially qualified prospects receive equal access to property listings and that transaction terms are presented honestly and without exploitation. Maintaining clear, consistent, and documented practices across all real property transactions supports compliance with this provision.
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 § 12-51 protects renters and prospective buyers from a wide range of discriminatory and deceptive conduct in real property transactions, including being denied access to listings or being subjected to unequal conditions based on race, color, religion, or national origin. If a tenant or applicant believes they have experienced conduct prohibited by this provision—such as being told a unit is unavailable despite being financially qualified—they may have grounds to raise a complaint with the Libertyville Human Rights Commission. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what general options exist under this article.
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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