Housing discrimination (including Section 8 discrimination) is unacceptable in Illinois. Those facing housing discrimination should understand the law.
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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