South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-64
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It shall be unlawful to act or undertake to act as a real estate broker, salesperson, or agent with respect to any dwelling, the disposition of which requires said person to participate in discrimination.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-64 makes it unlawful for a real estate broker, salesperson, or agent to act—or attempt to act—in any transaction involving a dwelling when doing so would require that person to participate in discrimination. The rule targets the professional intermediary's role in discriminatory housing transactions, not just the discriminatory act itself. By prohibiting participation at the transactional level, the provision extends fair-housing obligations to the real estate professionals who facilitate property dispositions.
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Under South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-64, property owners and managers who work with or retain real estate brokers, salespersons, or agents should be aware that those professionals are independently prohibited from participating in any transaction that involves discrimination. Compliant operators generally ensure that any listing agreements, sales instructions, or rental directives given to agents do not require discriminatory conduct. Maintaining clear, non-discriminatory written instructions to agents is a common practice among operators seeking to align with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-64 gives tenants and prospective buyers a basis to recognize that real estate professionals—not just property owners—are prohibited from participating in discriminatory housing transactions. If a broker, salesperson, or agent appears to have engaged in discriminatory conduct during a housing transaction, that conduct may constitute a violation of this provision. Individuals who believe they have experienced such treatment can document the interaction, reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, or file a complaint with the appropriate municipal or fair-housing authority for guidance on available remedies.
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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