Downers Grove — Art. 13A.II Fair Housing § 13A.7
Public Offer To Sell Or Offer To Particular Person To Sell Not Required
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Nothing in this Article shall require an owner of a dwelling to make a public offer or an offer to any particular person or persons before selling, leasing or renting such dwelling. (Ord. No. 1349, § 7.4.)
Section 13A.7 of Downers Grove's Fair Housing Article clarifies that the fair housing rules in Article 13A do not obligate a property owner to publicly advertise a dwelling or to approach any specific individual with an offer before selling, leasing, or renting it. The provision preserves an owner's discretion over how and to whom they initially present a property for sale or rental. It is a limiting clause, defining what the Article does not require rather than creating any new affirmative duty.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13A.7, property owners and managers in Downers Grove are not compelled by Article 13A to issue a public listing or to solicit any particular person before putting a dwelling on the market. Compliant operators understand, however, that this provision does not override the Article's broader prohibitions against discriminatory practices once they do choose to sell, lease, or rent. Keeping records of how marketing and outreach decisions are made can help demonstrate that any choices about advertising or solicitation are consistent with the Article's fair housing requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13A.7 makes clear that Downers Grove's fair housing rules do not force an owner to publicly advertise or personally approach any individual before selling or renting a dwelling. This means a landlord's decision not to publicly list a unit is not, by itself, a violation of Article 13A. If you believe an owner's conduct in the broader rental or sale process crossed into discriminatory territory under Article 13A, tenant-rights organizations or a local fair housing agency can help you understand what options 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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