Peoria — Ch. 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment § 17-143
Unlawful public accommodation practice
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It is an unlawful practice for any operator on the basis of unlawful discrimination to: (1) Deny or refuse the full and equal enjoyment of the facilities and services of any public place of accommodation. (2) Directly or indirectly, as the operator of a place of public accommodation, publish, circulate, display or mail any written communication which the operator knows is to the effect that any of the facilities of the place of public accommodation will be denied to any person or that any person is unwelcome, objectionable or unacceptable because of unlawful discrimination. (3) Deny or refuse to another, as a public official, the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities or privileges of the official's office or services or of any property under the official's care because of unlawful discrimination. (4) Retaliate against a person because he has opposed that which he reasonably and in good faith believes to be unlawful discrimination or has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this division. (5) Aid, abet, compel or coerce a person to commit unlawful discrimination. (6) Willfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the equal opportunity office or one of its members or representatives in the investigation of a charge under this division. (7) Charge different rates or to set different standards for admission to a place of public accommodation.
Peoria's Ch. 17 § 17-143 prohibits operators of public accommodations from denying equal access to their facilities or services on the basis of unlawful discrimination. The provision also bars discriminatory communications, retaliatory actions against those who report or oppose discrimination, and interference with the city's equal opportunity office during an investigation. Additionally, it forbids charging different rates or setting different admission standards based on protected characteristics, and prohibits aiding or coercing others to commit discriminatory acts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peoria Ch. 17 § 17-143, operators of rental properties or other public accommodations generally ensure that all guests and applicants receive equal access to facilities and services regardless of protected characteristics. Compliant operators avoid publishing or displaying any communications that signal certain individuals are unwelcome due to unlawful discrimination, and they apply uniform rates and admission standards across the board. Operators also take care not to retaliate against anyone who raises a discrimination concern or cooperates with an equal opportunity investigation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peoria Ch. 17 § 17-143 gives individuals the right to equal enjoyment of public accommodations and protects them from retaliation if they report or oppose what they reasonably believe to be unlawful discrimination. If a tenant or visitor believes an operator has violated this provision — through denial of access, discriminatory communications, unequal rates, or interference with an investigation — they may consider filing a complaint with Peoria's equal opportunity office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local human relations ordinances can help individuals understand the range of options available under this division.
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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