Rock Falls — Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-28
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
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It is unlawful to refuse to sell or rent, or to otherwise make unavailable, any dwelling to persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap.
Rock Falls Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-28 prohibits the refusal to sell or rent a dwelling — or any other action that makes housing unavailable — based on a person's race, color, religion, sex, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap. The rule applies broadly to any step in the housing transaction that would effectively deny access to a protected class. Both outright refusals and more indirect practices that produce the same result are covered by this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rock Falls § 12-28, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, documented criteria when evaluating applicants for sale or rental, ensuring that protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, national origin, or disability play no role in any housing decision. This includes advertising, application screening, showings, and lease or sale negotiations — all stages at which a dwelling could be made unavailable. Operators generally maintain records of their selection processes to demonstrate that decisions were based on neutral, lawful factors.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rock Falls § 12-28 gives individuals the right not to be turned away from housing — or otherwise denied access to it — because of their race, color, religion, sex, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap. If a person believes a landlord or seller has violated this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local human relations or civil rights authority, contacting a fair housing organization, or consulting a tenant-rights group familiar with Rock Falls ordinances. Keeping records of communications, advertisements, and any statements made during the housing search can be useful when pursuing a complaint under § 12-28.
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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