Niles — Ch. 58 Human Relations § 58-36

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Niles — Ch. 58 Human Relations § 58-36
It shall be an unlawful housing practice and unlawful for any real estate broker, developer or any real estate salesperson: (1)
To make any distinction, discrimination or restriction against any person in the price, terms, conditions or privileges of any kind relating to the sale, rental, lease or occupancy of any housing accommodation or in the furnishing of any facilities or services in connection therewith, predicated upon the race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry of the prospective or actual buyer or tenant thereof.
(2) To publish, circulate, issue or display, or cause to be published, circulated, issued or displayed, any communication, notice, advertisement, sign or other writing of any kind relating to the sale, rental or leasing of any housing accommodation which will indicate or express any limitation or discrimination in the sale, rental or leasing of such housing accommodation predicated upon the race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry of any prospective buyer, lessee or renter of such property.
(3) To refuse to sell, lease or rent any housing accommodation because of the race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry of the proposed buyer or renter.
(4) To discriminate or to participate in discriminating in connection with borrowing or lending money, guaranteeing loans, accepting mortgages or otherwise obtaining or making available funds for the purchase, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of any housing accommodation because of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry.
(5) To solicit for sale, lease or listing for sale or lease any housing accommodation on the ground of change of value due to the present, prospective or alleged entry into any neighborhood of any person or persons of any particular race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry.
(6) To distribute or cause to be distributed, written material or statements designed to induce any owner of a housing accommodation to sell or lease the housing accommodation because of the present, prospective or alleged change in the race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry of persons in the neighborhood.
(7) To deliberately and knowingly refuse information or inspection commonly available to prospective purchasers or renters of any housing accommodations because of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry.
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Plain English

Niles Ch. 58 § 58-36 identifies a range of housing practices that are unlawful when carried out by real estate brokers, developers, or salespersons. The provision prohibits differential treatment in the sale, rental, lease, or occupancy of housing — including in advertising, financing, and the sharing of property information — based on a person's race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or ancestry. It also bars the practice of 'blockbusting,' which involves soliciting sales or distributing materials designed to alarm property owners about demographic changes in a neighborhood.

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For Property Managers

Real estate professionals operating under Niles Ch. 58 § 58-36 generally ensure that all listings, advertisements, and communications are free of language that signals any preference or limitation based on protected characteristics. Compliant operators apply consistent pricing, terms, and access to property information to all prospective buyers and renters regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or ancestry. Financing-related activities — such as facilitating loans or mortgages — are also subject to this provision, so operators typically document that lending referrals and assistance are offered on equal terms.

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

For Tenants

Under Niles Ch. 58 § 58-36, prospective and current tenants have the right to be free from discriminatory treatment in rental terms, advertising, access to property information, and financing arrangements based on protected characteristics including race, color, disability, and national origin. If a tenant believes a broker, developer, or salesperson has violated this provision — for example, by withholding inspection access or publishing discriminatory notices — general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local human relations commission or a relevant fair housing agency. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what options are generally available under § 58-36.

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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