Calumet City — Ch. 42 Housing § 42-83
Lending
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It is also hereby declared to be a discriminatory act, an unfair housing practice and unlawful for any lending institution to discriminate against any person in connection with borrowing or lending money, guaranteeing loans, accepting a deed in trust or mortgage, or otherwise obtaining or making available funds for the purchase, construction, improvement, repair, or maintenance of any dwelling; or discriminate by delaying the processing of or denying such loan or other financial assistance; or discriminate the fixing of the amount, interest rate, duration, or other terms or conditions of such loan or other financial assistance; or discriminate on the basis that a dwelling is located in a particular geographic area.
Calumet City Ch. 42 Housing § 42-83 establishes that lending institutions may not treat people differently when it comes to home-related financing — including loan applications, interest rates, loan terms, and the processing of financial assistance — based on discriminatory grounds. The rule also prohibits lenders from refusing or delaying financing simply because a property sits in a particular geographic area, a practice historically known as redlining. This provision classifies such conduct as both an unfair housing practice and an unlawful discriminatory act under Calumet City's housing code.
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Property owners and managers who work with lending institutions on financing for purchase, construction, improvement, or maintenance of dwellings should be aware that § 42-83 of Calumet City's housing code extends fair-housing protections into the lending process itself. Compliant operators generally ensure that any financing arrangements they facilitate or recommend do not involve lenders who apply discriminatory criteria in setting terms, processing timelines, or geographic eligibility. Keeping records of financing offers and terms can help document that transactions were conducted on a non-discriminatory basis.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Calumet City Ch. 42 Housing § 42-83, tenants and prospective homebuyers have protections against discriminatory lending practices, including being charged different rates, experiencing processing delays, or being denied financing because of where a dwelling is located. If a person believes a lender has violated this provision, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local fair-housing office, contacting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization, or reaching out to state or federal agencies that oversee lending discrimination. Documenting communications with lenders — such as written denials, quoted terms, or unexplained delays — can be useful when pursuing any of these avenues.
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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