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Niles — Ch. 58 Human Relations § 58-1

Purpose and declaration of policy

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Verified 11/9/2026 · Next check 2/7/2027
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Niles — Ch. 58 Human Relations § 58-1
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the village and the purpose of this chapter, in the exercise by the village of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public safety, for the health, morals, safety, and welfare of the persons in and residing in the village, and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry and good government in the village, to secure to all persons living or doing business or desiring to live or do business in the village, an opportunity to purchase, lease, rent, or occupy housing and business accommodations without discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry.
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Plain English

Section 58-1 of Niles' Human Relations chapter establishes the village's foundational policy of equal access to housing and business accommodations. Under this provision, all persons living in, doing business in, or seeking to do so in the village are entitled to pursue the purchase, lease, rental, or occupancy of housing without discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or ancestry. This declaration frames the purpose and scope of the entire Chapter 58 framework.

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For Property Managers

Chapter 58, Section 58-1 signals that the village of Niles has committed its regulatory authority to ensuring non-discriminatory access to housing and commercial accommodations. Property owners and managers operating in Niles generally align their practices—such as advertising, tenant screening, and lease terms—with this declared policy of equal opportunity. The remaining provisions of Chapter 58 build on this foundational statement and set out the specific obligations that flow from it.

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

For Tenants

Section 58-1 of the Niles Human Relations chapter affirms that all people seeking to rent, lease, purchase, or occupy housing in the village have a right to do so free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or ancestry. This policy declaration underpins the protections found throughout Chapter 58, which may provide enforcement paths for those who believe they have experienced housing discrimination. Tenant-rights organizations and local fair housing agencies can be resources for understanding how these protections apply in practice.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 58-36

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