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Rock Falls — Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-35

Membership in real estate organizations

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Operative Text

Rock Falls — Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-35
It is unlawful to discriminate against any person because the person is of a particular race, color, religion, sex, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap with respect to access to or membership in or participation in: (1)
Any multiple listing service;
(2) Any real estate brokers organization; or
(3) Any other service, organization or facility connected with the business of buying, selling or renting dwellings.
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Plain English

Rock Falls Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-35 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, creed, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap when it comes to accessing, joining, or participating in real estate-related organizations and services. This includes multiple listing services, real estate brokers' organizations, and any other service or facility tied to the buying, selling, or renting of dwellings. The rule applies broadly to the professional infrastructure of the housing market, not just individual transactions.

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For Property Managers

Under Rock Falls Ch. 12 § 12-35, property owners and managers who participate in multiple listing services, brokers' organizations, or related real estate services are expected to ensure that access to and participation in those services is not conditioned on a person's race, color, religion, sex, creed, ancestry, national origin, or disability status. Compliant operators generally review their affiliations and membership practices to confirm that no protected characteristic is used as a basis for exclusion. Maintaining clear, nondiscriminatory criteria for participation in any real estate service or organization is a hallmark of compliance with this provision.

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

For Tenants

Rock Falls Ch. 12 § 12-35 establishes that individuals cannot be excluded from multiple listing services, real estate brokers' organizations, or related facilities on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, national origin, religion, sex, or disability. If a person believes they have been denied access to or membership in such an organization for a discriminatory reason, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the Rock Falls Human Relations authority or consulting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Understanding this provision can also be relevant when raising a discrimination concern as part of a broader housing dispute.

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 § 12-20
IL Muni § 12-22

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