La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-30
Withholding Dwellings
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It is unlawful to represent to any Person because of race, color, Religion, Sex, sexual preference, Physical or Mental Disability, Familial Status, or National Origin that any Dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or Rental when such Dwelling is in fact available.
Section 7-14-30 of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance prohibits a form of discriminatory deception in which a housing provider falsely tells a prospective buyer or renter that a home is unavailable when it actually is. The rule applies whenever that false statement is made on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, sexual preference, disability, familial status, or national origin. The effect is to ensure that all people have equal access to accurate information about housing availability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-14-30, compliant operators in La Grange maintain consistent, accurate availability information for every unit and communicate that information the same way to all prospective buyers or renters regardless of their protected characteristics. Keeping written records of when units are listed, shown, and taken off the market can help demonstrate that availability representations are made uniformly. Training leasing staff to apply the same availability standards to every inquiry is a common practice among operators seeking to meet this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-30 gives prospective renters and buyers in La Grange the right not to be falsely told a dwelling is unavailable because of who they are. If you believe a housing provider misrepresented availability on the basis of a protected characteristic, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the La Grange municipal authority responsible for fair housing, contacting the Illinois Department of Human Rights, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance on next steps.
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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