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Sauk Village — Ch. 38 Human Relations and Social Services § 38-26

Counseling

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
Sauk VillageFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Sauk Village — Ch. 38 Human Relations and Social Services § 38-26
(a) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit any person from referring a prospective tenant or purchaser to the commission for counseling. .....
(b) The counseling may consist of furnishing: .....
(1) Information regarding the policy of the village to promote long-term population diversity and integration. .....
(2) Statistical data regarding the racial composition of blocks, neighborhoods and school districts. .....
(3) Information on local, state and federal equal opportunity programs and regulations, and on the availability of housing options in the village. .....
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Plain English

Sauk Village Code § 38-26 establishes that referring a prospective tenant or purchaser to the village commission for counseling is expressly permitted under the Human Relations and Social Services article. That counseling may include sharing information about the village's integration and diversity goals, racial composition statistics for local areas, and details about equal opportunity housing programs at the local, state, and federal levels. The provision clarifies that such referrals and informational sessions do not conflict with any other part of the article.

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For Property Managers

Under § 38-26, property owners and managers operating in Sauk Village are generally free to direct prospective tenants or purchasers to the village commission for counseling without running afoul of the Human Relations article. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with the commission's available resources so they can make informed referrals when appropriate. Keeping awareness of the village's stated policy of promoting long-term population diversity and integration can help operators understand the broader context in which this counseling program operates.

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

For Tenants

Section § 38-26 of the Sauk Village Code gives prospective tenants the right to be referred to the village commission for counseling, which can include information about fair housing programs, neighborhood demographics, and housing options available in the village. If you are navigating a housing search in Sauk Village, this commission resource exists as a formal channel for learning about equal opportunity protections at the local, state, and federal levels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sauk Village's Human Relations article can help explain how this counseling provision fits within the broader set of protections available to you.

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 § 38-22
IL Muni § 38-19
IL Muni § 38-22
IL Muni § 38-27
IL Muni § 38-28

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