Housing discrimination (including Section 8 discrimination) is unacceptable in Illinois. Those facing housing discrimination should understand the law.
As a rental discrimination lawyer, it is disheartening to see the numerous cases of discrimination that tenants experience when looking for a place to live. Discrimination is illegal under federal and state laws, yet it continues to happen every day. What is Rental Discrimination? Rental discrimination occurs when a landlord refuses to rent a property …
Housing discrimination is a serious issue that nobody should have to face. If you are a victim of housing discrimination in Illinois, you should know where to file your case, the deadlines, and what type of relief (damages) can be awarded. Each agency is pretty similar in what they do, but there are important differences …
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Proving Section 8 discrimination in housing in Illinois can be tough, but it’s not impossible. Section 8 is also known as a “housing choice voucher”, or HCV for short. It is illegal for landlords to refuse your rental application or to rent to you just because you have Section 8. Starting in January 2023, Section …
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In Chicago and Cook County, it is illegal for landlords to discriminate against tenants based on their source of income. The Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (CRLTO) prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s “lawful source of income,” which includes government assistance such as Section 8 vouchers (CRLTO 5-12-090). Landlords who violate this provision can …
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