Belvidere — Ch. 62 Human Relations § 62-33
Civil rights violations; real estate transactions
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It is a civil rights violation for an owner or any other person engaging in a real estate transaction, or for a real estate broker or salesman, because of unlawful discrimination or familial status, to: (1) Transaction. Refuse to engage in a real estate transaction with a person or to discriminate in making available such a transaction. (2) Terms. Alter the terms, conditions or privileges of a real estate transaction or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith. (3) Offer. Refuse to receive or to fail to transmit a bona fide offer to engage in a real estate transaction from a person. (4) Negotiation. Refuse to negotiate for a real estate transaction with a person. (5) Representations. Represent to a person that real property is not available for inspection, sale, rental or lease when in fact it is so available, or to fail to bring a property listing to his attention, or to refuse to permit him to inspect real property. (6) Publication of intent. Print, circulate, post, mail, publish or cause to be so published a written or oral statement, advertisement or sign, or to use a form of application for a real estate transaction, or to make a record of inquiry in connection with a prospective real estate transaction, which expresses any limitation founded upon, or indicates, directly or indirectly, an intent to engage in unlawful discrimination. (7) Listings. Offer, solicit, accept, use or retain a listing of real property with knowledge that unlawful discrimination or discrimination on the basis of familial status in a real estate transaction is intended. State Law reference-- Similar provisions, 775 ILCS 5/3-102.
Belvidere Ch. 62 § 62-33 establishes that it is a civil rights violation for owners, real estate brokers, or salespersons to discriminate in real estate transactions on the basis of unlawful discrimination or familial status. The provision covers a broad range of conduct, including refusing to deal, altering transaction terms, withholding property listings, publishing discriminatory statements, and retaining listings with knowledge that discrimination is intended. This rule mirrors protections found in Illinois state law under 775 ILCS 5/3-102 and applies across the full lifecycle of a real estate transaction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Belvidere Ch. 62 § 62-33, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria at every stage of a real estate transaction — from advertising and listing to negotiation and final terms. Operators generally ensure that all written materials, application forms, and inquiry records are free of any language that could indicate a preference or limitation based on protected characteristics or familial status. Maintaining uniform policies for showing properties, transmitting offers, and communicating availability helps demonstrate compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Belvidere Ch. 62 § 62-33 gives individuals the right to be free from discriminatory treatment in any phase of a real estate transaction, including being shown available properties, receiving fair terms, and having offers transmitted without interference. If a person believes they have experienced a violation — such as being told a property is unavailable when it is not, or receiving different terms based on familial status — general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local human relations body or pursuing remedies under the parallel state provision at 775 ILCS 5/3-102. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing agencies can help individuals understand what documentation and options may be relevant to their situation.
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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