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Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-56

Discrimination in general

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 2/8/2027
ChampaignFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-56
It shall be unlawful to do any of the following acts based on unlawful discrimination: to deny, directly or indirectly, or charge a higher price than the regular rate, for the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of any place of public accommodation; to print, circulate, post, mail, or otherwise cause, directly or indirectly, to be published a statement, advertisement or sign which indicates that the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations of a place of public accommodation will be refused, withheld from or denied an individual; or that an individual's patronage of, or presence at, a place of public accommodation is objectionable, unwelcome, unacceptable or undesirable.
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Plain English

Champaign Ch. 17 § 17-56 prohibits businesses and other places of public accommodation from treating people unequally based on protected characteristics covered by the city's human rights ordinance. This includes refusing service, charging higher prices, or publishing any statement—whether in print, online, or posted signage—that signals certain individuals are unwelcome or undesired. The rule applies both to direct actions and to indirect methods that achieve the same discriminatory effect.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers who operate spaces that qualify as places of public accommodation under Ch. 17 § 17-56 are generally expected to apply uniform pricing and access policies to all patrons regardless of protected class. Compliant operators typically review their advertising, posted notices, and written communications to ensure no language suggests that any group's presence is objectionable or unwelcome. Rental offices, leasing centers, and similar facilities open to the public may fall within the scope of this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ch. 17 § 17-56 gives individuals the right to access places of public accommodation on equal terms, free from discriminatory denial of service, differential pricing, or exclusionary messaging. If a tenant or housing-seeker encounters a sign, advertisement, or policy that appears to signal they are unwelcome based on a protected characteristic, that conduct may constitute a violation of this provision. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Champaign Human Relations Commission or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 17-122
IL Muni § 17-123

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