South Chicago Heights — Ch. 30 Fair Housing § 30-25
Representation
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful, for profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons based on factors set forth in section 30-2 .
Section 30-25 of South Chicago Heights' Fair Housing ordinance prohibits a specific form of discriminatory solicitation known as 'blockbusting.' Under this rule, no one may profit by encouraging or attempting to encourage a property owner to sell or rent their home by making representations—whether true or false—about people of a protected class moving into the neighborhood. The protected characteristics that trigger this prohibition are those defined in § 30-2 of the same chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in South Chicago Heights should be aware that § 30-25 applies to anyone acting for profit in real estate transactions, including brokers, agents, and investors. Compliant operators avoid making, repeating, or acting on any statements that link neighborhood demographic changes—based on the protected factors in § 30-2—to decisions about selling or renting property. Maintaining clear, documented, non-discriminatory criteria for all solicitation and marketing activity is a hallmark of lawful practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 30-25 of the South Chicago Heights Fair Housing ordinance gives residents a basis to challenge blockbusting-style solicitations that invoke protected characteristics under § 30-2 to pressure them into selling or renting. If a person believes they have been subjected to such representations made for profit, they may document the communications and explore options such as filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization. Multiple enforcement and complaint pathways may be available, and a fair housing organization can help identify which avenue fits a given situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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