Waukegan — Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-26
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It is hereby declared to be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the people of the city to ensure equal opportunity to all persons who engage in real estate transactions regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, creed, ancestry, physical and mental handicap, age, marital status, familial status and unfavorable discharge from military service, and to that end to prohibit discrimination in real estate transactions.
Waukegan Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-26 establishes the city's foundational policy that all people participating in real estate transactions are entitled to equal opportunity, regardless of characteristics such as race, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or military discharge status. The provision frames the prohibition of discrimination in real estate transactions as a matter of public health, safety, and welfare. It sets the overarching purpose that guides the more specific rules found elsewhere in Chapter 12.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Waukegan Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-26, the city has declared a clear public policy against discriminatory practices in real estate transactions. Operators who comply with this chapter generally apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria across all aspects of their real estate dealings, including rental, sale, and financing activities. Familiarity with the protected characteristics enumerated in § 12-26 helps property owners and managers understand the scope of conduct the chapter is designed to address.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Waukegan Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-26 reflects the city's commitment to ensuring that no person is denied equal opportunity in a real estate transaction on the basis of characteristics such as race, religion, disability, age, familial status, or military discharge status. Tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory treatment in a housing transaction may have recourse under Chapter 12's broader framework. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local human relations body, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with fair housing law.
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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