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Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-17

Licensing

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Operative Text

Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-17
Every real estate broker shall apply for and obtain a license from the city prior to transacting any business involving real estate in the city as a real estate broker and prior to advertising or assuming to act as such real estate broker. The commission of a single act as such real estate broker without such license shall constitute a violation of this Code. State Law reference-- See 225 ILCS Sec. 455/33 for preemptive powers.
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Plain English

Mascoutah Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-17 requires every real estate broker operating within the city to hold a valid city-issued license before conducting any real estate business, advertising brokerage services, or otherwise acting in a broker capacity. Even a single unlicensed act is treated as a violation of the city code. The provision also notes that Illinois state law (225 ILCS § 455/33) carries preemptive powers relevant to broker licensing.

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For Property Managers

Under Mascoutah Ch. 13 § 13-1-17, property owners and managers who engage or hire real estate brokers to transact business within the city generally verify that those brokers hold a current city-issued license before any brokerage activity begins. Compliant operators also confirm that no broker advertising or representation occurs on their behalf prior to licensure. Keeping documentation of a broker's license status is a standard practice for operators working within Mascoutah.

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

For Tenants

Mascoutah Ch. 13 § 13-1-17 gives tenants a basis to check whether a real estate broker involved in their rental transaction was properly licensed by the city at the time of that transaction. If a broker appears to have acted without a city license, tenants can raise that as a potential code violation with the appropriate city authority or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Reviewing the state-law reference at 225 ILCS § 455/33 may also provide additional context about broker licensing standards in Illinois.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 13-1-24
IL Muni § 13-1-27
IL Muni § 13-1-24
IL Muni § 13-1-2

Related Rules

§ 14.544
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
§ 14.545
STANDARDS FOR HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUISANCE PREVENTION
§ 14.546
SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES

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