Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. II Real Estate Transactions § 9½-30
Refusal of offers
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It shall be an unlawful real estate practice and a violation of this article for any real estate agent or other person to refuse to receive or to fail to transmit a bona fide offer for the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of any real property because of the race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sensory, mental or physical handicap of the person making such offer.
Section 9½-30 of Joliet's Code prohibits real estate agents and others involved in property transactions from refusing to accept or pass along a genuine offer to buy, sell, exchange, or lease real property when that refusal is motivated by the offeror's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or sensory, mental, or physical handicap. The rule applies to the handling of offers at any stage — receiving them or transmitting them onward. Violations of this article constitute an unlawful real estate practice under Joliet's fair housing framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who work with real estate agents should be aware that under § 9½-30, agents acting on their behalf are prohibited from filtering or suppressing offers based on a prospective buyer's or tenant's protected characteristics. Compliant operators typically ensure that all bona fide offers are documented and communicated promptly, regardless of the offeror's background. Maintaining clear records of every offer received and transmitted can help demonstrate adherence to this article's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 9½-30, if you believe a real estate agent refused to accept or forward your genuine offer because of your race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or a sensory, mental, or physical handicap, that conduct may constitute an unlawful real estate practice in Joliet. Potential enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority, or contacting a tenant- or buyer-rights organization familiar with Joliet's fair housing ordinance. Keeping records of your offer — such as written communications and timestamps — can be relevant if you choose to pursue any of these avenues.
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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