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South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-85

Guide/support dogs

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Operative Text

South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-85
It shall be unlawful to refuse to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog. It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (1)
Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind, hearing impaired or physically disabled person because he has a guide, hearing or support dog; or
(2) Discriminate against any blind, hearing impaired, or physically disabled person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because he has a guide, hearing or support dog; or
(3) Require, because a blind, hearing impaired, or physically disabled person has a guide, hearing or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog.
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Plain English

South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-85 establishes that housing providers may not refuse to sell or rent to a blind, hearing-impaired, or physically disabled person solely because that person has a guide, hearing, or support dog. The rule also prohibits imposing different terms, conditions, or privileges on such individuals because of their service animal. Landlords and sellers may charge for actual damage the dog causes to the premises, but they may not impose a blanket extra charge simply because the animal is present.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 10, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-85, compliant housing operators treat applicants and residents who use guide, hearing, or support dogs on equal footing with all other applicants and residents. This means evaluating offers and negotiating sales or rentals without factoring in the presence of a service animal, and applying the same lease terms and conditions regardless of whether a resident has such a dog. Operators may document and seek reimbursement for actual physical damage the dog causes to the unit, but they do not add a separate pet deposit or surcharge tied to the animal's presence.

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

For Tenants

Section 8.5-85 of South Holland's Housing Code gives blind, hearing-impaired, and physically disabled individuals the right to live in housing with their guide, hearing, or support dog without facing refusals, unequal lease terms, or extra charges beyond documented damage costs. If a housing provider refuses to rent, imposes different conditions, or demands an additional fee because of a service animal, that conduct is classified as a civil rights violation under this provision. Individuals who believe their rights under § 8.5-85 have been violated may consider filing a complaint with a local or state civil rights agency, raising the violation as a defense in any related housing proceeding, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.

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 § 8.5-130
IL Muni § 8.5-151
IL Muni § 8.5-141
IL Muni § 8.5-101
IL Muni § 8.5-53
IL Muni § 8.5-44
IL Muni § 8.5-127
IL Muni § 8.5-151
IL Muni § 8.5-27
IL Muni § 8.5-26
IL Muni § 8.5-27

Related Rules

§ 209.190
Housing accommodations, defined — discrimination against persons with visual, hearing or physical disabilities, prohibited — dogs, guide, hearing or service to have full access — liability for actual damages
§ 3-104.1
Refusal to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog. It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (A) refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (B) discriminate against any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (C) require, because a blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog
§ 38-37
Refusal to sell or rent because person has a guide, hearing or support dog

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