Bartlett Title 14 Ch. 1 Fair Housing Ordinance § 14-1-9
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This chapter shall apply, respectively, to every person, including, but not limited to, every owner, lending institution, real estate broker and manager who, within the village, performs any function relating to or in connection with a real estate transaction, whether or not such person maintains an office or place of doing business within the village; provided, however, that the provisions of this chapter shall not be so construed as to prohibit a person on behalf of the owner from inquiring into and reporting upon the qualifications of any prospective buyer or tenant with respect to limitations or exclusions other than those of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, source of income, familial status or national origin. (Ord. 2020-73, 8-18-2020)
Bartlett Title 14 Ch. 1 Fair Housing Ordinance § 14-1-9 establishes that the fair housing rules in this chapter reach every participant in a real estate transaction conducted within the village — owners, lenders, brokers, and managers — regardless of whether they have a local office. The ordinance does carve out one narrow exception: someone acting on an owner's behalf may still evaluate a prospective buyer or tenant on grounds unrelated to the protected characteristics listed in the chapter, such as creditworthiness or rental history.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14-1-9, operators and their agents who conduct any real estate activity in Bartlett are subject to the full scope of this fair housing chapter, even if their business is based elsewhere. Compliant operators generally ensure that any screening or qualification process applied to prospective buyers or tenants is based solely on criteria that fall outside the protected categories — such as financial qualifications — and that all staff and agents understand the breadth of the ordinance's coverage.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 14-1-9 makes clear that anyone involved in a Bartlett real estate transaction — not just local businesses — must comply with the village's fair housing protections. If a tenant believes a landlord, broker, or manager has screened or rejected them based on a protected characteristic such as race, source of income, or disability, they may consider raising that concern with the village, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether a formal complaint process is available under this chapter.
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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