Naperville — Title 12 Human Rights and Fair Housing § 12-3-3
AIDING, ABETTING, RETALIATION, OR COERCION:
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It shall be unlawful discrimination for any person to: 1. Intentionally aid, abet, compel, or coerce another person to engage in any of the practices prohibited by this Title. 2. Discriminate or retaliate against another person because that such individual has: a. Opposed what they reasonably and in good faith believe to be an incident of unlawful discrimination; b. Made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under this Title; or c. Requested, attempted to request, used, or attempted to use a public accommodation as allowed in this Title. 3. Discriminate against another person because of the person's relationship or association with a person protected under this Title. 4. Coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, because the person having exercised or enjoyed, or because the person having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this Title. 5. No person shall retaliate against any individual because that such individual has: (1) opposed what they reasonably and in good faith believe to be an incident of unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment; (2) made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under this Chapter or under Subsection (f)(3) of Section 4-6-180; or (3) requested, attempted to request, used, or attempted to use a public accommodation as allowed in this Chapter.
Naperville Title 12 Human Rights and Fair Housing § 12-3-3 makes it unlawful for any person to help, pressure, or encourage others to commit discriminatory acts, or to retaliate against someone who has opposed discrimination, filed a complaint, or participated in a related proceeding. The provision also prohibits discrimination based on a person's association with a protected individual, and bars coercion, intimidation, or interference with anyone exercising rights under this Title. In short, the rule extends fair housing and human rights protections beyond the primary act of discrimination to cover the full range of conduct that could chill or undermine those rights.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Naperville Title 12 § 12-3-3 generally ensure that neither they nor their agents take any adverse action against a tenant, applicant, or employee because that person complained about discrimination, cooperated with an investigation, or exercised a right protected by Title 12. Compliant operators also avoid any conduct—such as threats, intimidation, or pressure—that could be construed as interfering with someone's enjoyment of their fair housing rights, and they do not treat individuals differently because of their association with a protected person. Maintaining clear, documented policies against retaliation and training staff on § 12-3-3's scope are practices commonly associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Naperville Title 12 § 12-3-3, tenants are protected from retaliation if they have reported what they reasonably and in good faith believed to be discrimination, participated in any related investigation or hearing, or simply exercised a right granted by Title 12. If a landlord responds to such activity with adverse treatment—such as a rent increase, eviction notice, or harassment—that conduct may itself constitute a separate violation of § 12-3-3. Tenants who believe they have experienced retaliation or coercion can document the timeline of events, explore filing a complaint with the appropriate local or state fair housing authority, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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