South Chicago Heights — Ch. 30 Fair Housing § 30-23
Withholding dwellings
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful to represent to any person because of factors set forth in section 30-2 that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available.
Section 30-23 of South Chicago Heights Ch. 30 Fair Housing makes it illegal to tell someone that a dwelling is unavailable for inspection, sale, or rental when it actually is available, if that misrepresentation is based on any of the protected characteristics listed in § 30-2. This practice—sometimes called 'steering' or 'withholding'—is a form of housing discrimination. The rule applies regardless of whether the dwelling is for sale or for rent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-23 of South Chicago Heights Ch. 30, compliant property owners and managers ensure that availability information provided to prospective buyers or renters is accurate and consistent across all inquiries, regardless of the inquirer's protected characteristics as defined in § 30-2. Operators generally maintain uniform written records of unit availability and apply the same disclosure practices to every prospective occupant. Misrepresenting a unit as unavailable to any person on the basis of a protected characteristic exposes an operator to fair housing liability under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 30-23 of South Chicago Heights Ch. 30 Fair Housing gives prospective renters and buyers the right not to be falsely told a dwelling is unavailable on the basis of characteristics protected under § 30-2. If someone believes they were told a unit was unavailable while it remained open to others, that experience may form the basis of a fair housing complaint. Tenant-rights organizations, local fair housing agencies, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are among the resources that can explain available complaint and enforcement paths.
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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