West Chicago — Ch. 7 Housing § 7-41
Declaration of policy
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It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city and the purpose of this article, in the exercise by the city of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry and good government in the city, to secure to all persons living or desiring to live in the city, a fair opportunity to purchase, lease, rent or occupy housing or other real estate, to provide all persons desiring employment in the city fair and equal employment opportunities and to provide all persons full and equal access to all public places of accommodation, regardless of race, sex, religion, color, age, marital status, handicap or national origin.
West Chicago Ch. 7 Housing § 7-41 establishes the city's foundational policy of ensuring that all people have a fair opportunity to purchase, lease, rent, or occupy housing and real estate without discrimination. The provision extends this commitment to equal employment opportunities and equal access to public accommodations. The protected characteristics named in § 7-41 include race, sex, religion, color, age, marital status, handicap, and national origin.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 7-41 of West Chicago's Housing Code signals that the city's regulatory framework is built on a non-discrimination foundation covering housing transactions, employment, and public accommodations. Property owners and managers operating in West Chicago are generally expected to conduct rental, leasing, and sales activities in a manner consistent with this declared policy of fair and equal opportunity. Understanding § 7-41 as the guiding purpose of the broader article helps operators interpret the specific obligations that follow in subsequent provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-41 articulates the city's commitment to ensuring that all people—regardless of race, sex, religion, color, age, marital status, handicap, or national origin—have a fair opportunity to rent or occupy housing in West Chicago. If a tenant believes they have been denied housing or treated unequally on the basis of a characteristic protected under § 7-41, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state civil rights body or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with West Chicago's housing code. This declaration of policy sets the tone for the protections detailed throughout the rest of the article.
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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