Country Club Hills — Ch. 19 Fair Housing § 19.4.01
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In order to effectuate the policies set forth in 19.1.01 of this ordinance, it is hereby declared to be a discriminatory act, an unfair housing practice and unlawful for any real estate agent, lending institution or other person to: A. Discrimination in Sale or Rental. Discriminate against any person in the price, terms, conditions, or privileges relating to the sale or rental of any dwelling, or in the providing of facilities, repairs, improvements, or services in connection with such sale or rental of any dwelling. B. Refusal to Negotiate or Deal. Discriminate against any person by refusing to sell, or rent, negotiate for the sale or rental or to withdraw from the market or otherwise make unavailable any dwelling. C. False Representations. Discriminate against any person by making false representations, or by withholding material information, with respect to the inspection, sale or rental of any dwelling, including, but not limited to, representing to any person that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact available. D. Advertisements, Signs, Notices. Make, publish, print, circulate; issue or display, or cause to be made, published, printed, circulated, issued or displayed, any communication, notice, advertisement, sign, symbol, listing or other writing of any kind, in connection with the sale or rental of any dwelling or the financing thereof, that indicates or expresses any preference, limitation, reliance, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, reliance, or discrimination. E. Listing Agreements. Enter into any listing agreement which sanctions discrimination against any person. F. Multiple-Listing Services. Discriminate against any person by denying access to, or membership or participation in, any multiple-listing service, real estate agents' organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or, discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation. G. Steering. The use of any word, phrase, or action in rendering real estate agent services relating to the prospective sale or rental of a dwelling, which influences or is intended to influence the choice of any person in favor of any, area because it is occupied, in whole or in part by individuals of such person's own race or ethnic origin, or against any area because it is occupied, in whole or a in part by individuals of a race or ethnic origin different from such person. H. Panic Peddling. For profit, induce or, attempt to induce the sale, rental or listing for sale or rental of any dwelling by representations regarding the presence in; proximity to, or entry or prospective entry into the block, neighborhood or area of a person or person of, a particular race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. I. Coerce or Interfere. Coerce, intimidate, threaten., or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this ordinance. J. Aid or Obstruct. Aid, abet, compel; coerce or attempt the commission of any act declared to be unlawful under this ordinance or obstruct or prevent enforcement of, or compliance with this ordinance. K. Other Discriminatory Acts. Discriminate by engaging in any other action which makes unavailable, or restricts consideration of, the inspection, purchase, sale or rental of any dwelling.
Country Club Hills Ch. 19 Fair Housing § 19.4.01 establishes a broad set of prohibited acts in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings. The provision makes it unlawful to discriminate in pricing, terms, or availability; to make false representations or withhold material information; to publish discriminatory advertisements; to engage in steering or panic peddling; or to coerce or interfere with anyone exercising their fair housing rights. These prohibitions apply to real estate agents, lending institutions, and any other person involved in housing transactions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Country Club Hills Ch. 19 § 19.4.01, compliant operators apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria to all prospective buyers and renters regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators ensure that all advertising, listing agreements, and communications are free of language that expresses any preference or limitation based on protected characteristics. They also avoid any conduct — including steering, panic peddling, or withholding availability information — that could restrict a person's access to housing opportunities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Country Club Hills Ch. 19 § 19.4.01 protects residents and prospective residents from a wide range of discriminatory housing practices, including being told a unit is unavailable when it is not, being steered toward or away from neighborhoods based on race or ethnicity, and being subjected to intimidation for asserting fair housing rights. If you believe one of these prohibited acts has occurred, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant local or state fair housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance, or raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding. Reviewing the full text of § 19.4.01 alongside the ordinance's enforcement provisions can help clarify what remedies may be available.
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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