La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-25
Refusal to Negotiate, Deal, Sell or Rent
Operative Text
It is unlawful to refuse to sell or Rent, after the making of a bona fide Offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or Rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny a Dwelling to any Person because of race, color, Religion, Sex, sexual preference or orientation, Physical or Mental Disability, Familial Status, or National Origin.
Section 7-14-25 of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance establishes that housing providers may not turn away prospective buyers or renters on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. This applies both to outright refusals after a genuine offer has been made and to any earlier stage of negotiation. The rule is designed to ensure that access to housing is evaluated on legitimate, non-discriminatory grounds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-14-25, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, documented criteria when evaluating all offers and inquiries, regardless of an applicant's race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. Operators generally maintain written policies for how offers are received and processed, and they train staff to engage in good-faith negotiations with every prospective buyer or renter. Keeping records of how each application or offer was handled can help demonstrate adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-25 gives prospective buyers and renters the right not to be turned away or excluded from negotiations because of characteristics such as race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. If you believe a housing provider has refused to deal with you on one of these bases, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance, or exploring whether the refusal could be raised in a formal legal proceeding. Documenting communications with the housing provider — including dates, names, and what was said — is commonly useful when pursuing 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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