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Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. I In General (Discrimination) § 9½-6

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Operative Text

Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. I In General (Discrimination) § 9½-6
In addition to all other remedies, any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties as provided in section 1-8 of this Code for each offense.
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Plain English

Section 9½-6 of Joliet's anti-discrimination chapter establishes that anyone who violates, ignores, or refuses to comply with any part of the chapter faces penalties for each separate offense, as set out in section 1-8 of the Joliet City Code. These penalties apply on top of any other legal remedies that may be available. The provision is designed to give the chapter's anti-discrimination requirements real enforcement teeth.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Joliet should be aware that Ch. 9½ Art. I In General (Discrimination) § 9½-6 ties each individual violation of the chapter's anti-discrimination rules to the general penalty schedule found in Joliet City Code § 1-8. Compliant operators typically maintain clear, documented non-discrimination policies and train staff to follow every requirement of Ch. 9½ consistently. Because penalties apply per offense, repeated or ongoing violations can compound quickly under this framework.

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

For Tenants

Under Joliet Ch. 9½ Art. I In General (Discrimination) § 9½-6, tenants who believe a landlord has violated the anti-discrimination chapter may have recourse through the city's enforcement process, where each offense can trigger separate penalties under Joliet City Code § 1-8. Tenants can document alleged violations and explore filing a complaint with the appropriate local authority or seeking assistance from a tenant-rights organization. Multiple enforcement paths may be available, including raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding.

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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