South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-101
Creation of a housing practices review board
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(a) There is hereby created a housing practices review board, a sub-committee of the municipality's communications commission, consisting of five (5) members, who shall be residents of the municipality and who shall each serve for a term of three (3) years. One (1) member shall be a real estate broker, agent or salesperson who is a resident of the municipality. Each member shall be appointed by the president of the municipality with the advice and consent of the board of trustees. The chairman and co-chairman of the housing practices review board shall be elected annually by a majority of the board. Appointees to the board who are not active members of the public relations commission will become members of the commission. (b) It is the policy of the municipality to ensure that members of the board are well-trained, enabling them to act knowledgeably, impartially, and in the best interests of the municipality and all of its residents. To that end, board members shall participate in such training as may be specified by the president of the municipality, in consultation with the communications commission, including a fair housing training course conducted by the local organization of realtors encompassing the municipality within its boundaries.
South Holland's Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-101 establishes a Housing Practices Review Board as a five-member sub-committee of the municipality's communications commission. Members, all of whom must be South Holland residents, serve three-year terms and are appointed by the municipal president with trustee approval; one seat is reserved for a licensed real estate professional. The board's leadership is elected annually by its own members, and all board members are required to complete training — including a fair housing course offered by the local realtors' organization — to ensure they can act knowledgeably and impartially.
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Under South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-101, property owners and managers operating in the municipality should be aware that a dedicated Housing Practices Review Board exists to oversee housing-related matters at the local level. Operators who engage with this board — whether through complaints, hearings, or inquiries — can expect to interact with trained members who include at least one real estate professional familiar with industry practices. Staying informed about the board's composition and any training standards it adopts can help operators understand the standards against which housing practices in South Holland may be evaluated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-101 creates a Housing Practices Review Board specifically designed to serve the interests of all municipal residents, including tenants. Because board members are required to complete fair housing training, tenants who believe their housing rights have been affected may have a locally trained body available as a resource or forum. Tenants seeking to understand their options can consult the municipality directly about the board's role, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how this board fits into the broader landscape of available remedies.
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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