Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-69
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It shall be unlawful to act or undertake to act as a real estate broker, salesperson, or agent with respect to any dwelling, the disposition of which requires said person to participate in discrimination.
Chicago Heights Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-69 makes it unlawful for real estate brokers, salespersons, or agents to act—or attempt to act—in any transaction involving a dwelling when doing so would require them to participate in discrimination. The rule targets the professional intermediary role itself, meaning that facilitating a discriminatory disposition of housing is prohibited regardless of who initiates the discriminatory condition. This provision extends fair-housing obligations directly to the real estate professionals involved in a transaction, not just to property owners.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 23-69, property owners and managers who work with or retain real estate brokers, salespersons, or agents should be aware that those professionals are independently prohibited from participating in any transaction that requires discriminatory conduct. Compliant operators generally ensure that any listing instructions, tenant-selection criteria, or disposition terms they communicate to agents do not place those agents in a position of facilitating discrimination. Maintaining clear, non-discriminatory policies in all dealings with real estate professionals helps demonstrate that no party to a transaction is being directed to violate this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 23-69 gives tenants and prospective tenants a basis to raise concerns when a real estate broker, salesperson, or agent appears to have participated in a discriminatory housing transaction. If you believe an agent acted in a way that required them to discriminate—such as steering, refusing to show units, or otherwise facilitating discriminatory terms—you may consider filing a complaint with the Chicago Heights Human Relations Commission or a relevant fair-housing agency. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local fair-housing law can help you understand what documentation and procedural steps are generally available under this provision.
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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