La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-90
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It is unlawful to act or undertake to act as a real estate Broker, salesman, or agent with respect to any Dwelling, the disposition of which requires the Person to participate in Discrimination.
Section 7-14-90 of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance makes it unlawful for real estate brokers, salespeople, or agents to participate in any transaction involving a dwelling when completing that transaction would require them to engage in discrimination. The rule targets the professional intermediary role itself, meaning that facilitating a discriminatory disposition of a dwelling is prohibited regardless of who initiates the discriminatory condition. This provision extends fair housing protections beyond the property owner to the licensed professionals who carry out real estate transactions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-14-90, property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers, salespeople, or agents should be aware that instructing or expecting those professionals to discriminate in the disposition of a dwelling places both parties in potential violation of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance. Compliant operators do not impose discriminatory conditions on listings, sales, or rentals that would require an agent to act unlawfully on their behalf. Reviewing listing agreements and disposition instructions to ensure they contain no discriminatory requirements is a practice consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-90 of La Grange's Fair Housing ordinance gives tenants and prospective buyers a basis to raise concerns when a real estate broker, salesperson, or agent appears to have facilitated a discriminatory housing transaction. If you believe a real estate professional participated in discrimination in connection with a dwelling, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization familiar with La Grange's ordinance. Documenting communications and interactions with real estate professionals can be relevant 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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