Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-40
Implementation—Creation of housing practices review commission
Operative Text
(a) There is hereby created a housing practices review committee consisting of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the mayor to serve a two-year term, provided that of the individuals first selected, two (2) shall serve a one-year term and three (3) shall serve a two-year term. All members must be residents of the city and one member shall be a resident who is an Illinois licensed real estate broker. The mayor shall appoint a chairman and secretary from the members. All terms shall commence as of May 1 and shall end on April 30 of the year of the end of the term. Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term. All members shall serve until a successor has been duly appointed. (b) It is the policy of the municipality to ensure that members of the commission are well-trained, enabling them to act knowledgeably, impartially, and in the best interests of the municipality and all of its residents. To that end, commission members shall participate in such training as may be specified by the mayor of the municipality, in consultation with the community relations board, including a fair housing training course conducted by the local organization of Realtors encompassing the municipality within its boundaries.
Chicago Heights Code § 23-40 establishes a Housing Practices Review Committee made up of five members appointed by the mayor, each serving staggered two-year terms beginning May 1. At least one member must be an Illinois-licensed real estate broker, and all members must be city residents. The provision also requires committee members to complete fair housing training, including a course offered by the local Realtors organization, as directed by the mayor in consultation with the community relations board.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 23-40, the Housing Practices Review Committee is the body that oversees housing-related human relations matters in Chicago Heights, and its membership includes a licensed real estate broker familiar with industry practices. Property owners and managers operating in Chicago Heights generally benefit from understanding the committee's composition and training requirements, as these shape how housing complaints and reviews are handled. Staying informed about the committee's activities and any fair housing training it endorses can help operators align their practices with local expectations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 23-40 of the Chicago Heights Human Relations Code creates the Housing Practices Review Committee as a structured, trained body intended to act impartially in the interests of all city residents. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may find it useful to know that this committee is composed of trained, resident members, including a licensed real estate broker, and is guided by fair housing principles. Tenants seeking to raise a concern can explore options such as contacting the committee directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a fair housing advocacy group familiar with Chicago Heights procedures.
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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