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Jacksonville — Ch. 10 Fair Housing § 10-20

Limitation of time to file complaints

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
JacksonvilleFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Jacksonville — Ch. 10 Fair Housing § 10-20
Any complaint filed hereunder with the commission must be filed, in writing, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the alleged discriminatory practice occurred, or it shall be barred.
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Plain English

Under Jacksonville's fair housing ordinance, Chapter 10, Section 10-20, a complaint alleging a discriminatory housing practice must be submitted in writing to the commission no later than 120 days after the discriminatory act is said to have taken place. If a complaint is not filed within that window, it is barred from consideration. This time limit applies regardless of the nature of the alleged discrimination.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Section 10-20 of Jacksonville's fair housing code establishes a 120-day filing deadline for discrimination complaints brought before the commission. Property owners and managers should be aware that this window begins running from the date of the alleged discriminatory act, meaning that records of rental decisions, communications, and policies are worth retaining well beyond that period. Operators who maintain thorough documentation are generally better positioned to respond to any complaint filed within the allowable timeframe.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Jacksonville Ch. 10, § 10-20 sets a strict 120-day deadline for filing a written fair housing complaint with the commission after an alleged discriminatory practice occurs. Missing this deadline can result in the complaint being barred entirely, so understanding when the clock starts is important. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing agency to learn more about the complaint process and how the filing window applies to their circumstances.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 10-18
IL Muni § 10-2

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