Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-58
Advertisements, signs, notices
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It shall be unlawful to make, print, circulate, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published, any written or oral notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age, or an intention to make such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Discriminatory notices, statements and advertisements include, but are not limited to: (a) Using words, phrases, photographs, illustrations, symbols, or forms which convey that dwellings are available or not available to a particular group of persons because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, financial status, marital status, national origin, or age. (b) Expressing to agents, brokers, employees, prospective sellers or renters or any other persons a preference for or limitation on any purchaser or renter because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age of such persons. (c) Selecting media or locations for advertising the sale or rental of dwellings which deny particular segments of the housing market information about housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age. (d) Refusing to publish advertising for the sale or rental of dwellings, or requiring different charges or terms for such advertising because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age.
Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-58 prohibits any person or entity from creating, distributing, or publishing housing advertisements, notices, or statements—whether written or spoken—that express a preference, limitation, or intent to discriminate based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or age. The rule covers a broad range of conduct, including the choice of advertising media, the use of coded language or imagery, and communications made to agents or brokers. Even indirect signals of discriminatory intent in housing marketing are treated as violations under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-58 generally ensure that all rental listings, signage, and marketing materials use neutral, inclusive language free of any reference to protected characteristics. Compliant operators also review their choice of advertising platforms and geographic distribution to confirm that no segment of the housing market is being systematically excluded. Communications with brokers, leasing agents, and other intermediaries are held to the same standard as public-facing advertisements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-58, tenants and prospective renters have the right to be free from discriminatory housing advertisements, including subtle signals conveyed through imagery, phrasing, or selective media placement. If a rental listing or related communication appears to express a preference or limitation based on a protected characteristic, that conduct may constitute a violation of this provision. Individuals who believe they have encountered such advertising can document the material and explore options such as filing a complaint with a local human relations commission or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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