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Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 Human Relations and Social Services § 24-120

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PontiacFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

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Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 Human Relations and Social Services § 24-120
It is the policy of the city and the purpose of this article, in the exercise by the city of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public safety, for the health, morals, safety and welfare of persons residing in the city and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry and good government in the city, to secure to all persons living or desiring to live in the city a fair opportunity to purchase, lease, rent or occupy housing without unlawful discrimination or discrimination based on familial status.
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Plain English

Section 24-120 of Pontiac's Human Relations and Social Services ordinance establishes the city's foundational policy against housing discrimination. Under this provision, the city commits to ensuring that all people who live in or wish to live in Pontiac have a fair opportunity to purchase, lease, rent, or occupy housing free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination based on familial status. This policy statement frames the purpose and intent behind the broader anti-discrimination article it introduces.

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For Property Managers

Section 24-120 signals that Pontiac's housing anti-discrimination framework is grounded in the city's core regulatory authority, meaning property owners and managers operating in Pontiac are expected to conduct all housing transactions — including sales, leases, and rentals — without engaging in unlawful discrimination or discrimination based on familial status. Compliant operators generally apply consistent, objective criteria when evaluating prospective tenants or buyers and avoid practices that could be construed as differential treatment on prohibited grounds. Understanding this policy provision helps contextualize the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 24.

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

For Tenants

Section 24-120 reflects Pontiac's declared commitment to ensuring that anyone seeking to purchase, lease, rent, or occupy housing in the city has a fair opportunity to do so without facing unlawful discrimination or discrimination based on familial status. Individuals who believe they have experienced housing discrimination in Pontiac may have recourse through the city's Human Relations framework established under Chapter 24, as well as through state and federal fair housing channels. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing agencies can help individuals understand what options may be available under this and related provisions.

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 § 24-120
IL Muni § 24-51
IL Muni § 24-51
IL Muni § 24-83
IL Muni § 24-82
IL Muni § 24-51
IL Muni § 24-53

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