Housing Discrimination

Unfortunately, housing discrimination continues to be a serious problem across the country. The good thing is that victims have powerful rights to fight housing discrimination. A civil rights law firm like JLC can help you exercise those rights.

Benefits of Hiring a Civil Rights Lawyer

  • Monetary damages for housing expenses and emotional distress
  • No fee unless you win your case
  • Closure knowing that justice is being done
  • Mental relief of having a lawyer with you at every step

You don’t have to hold your silence any longer. Contact JLC for a free and confidential consultation today.

Learn the Law About Housing Discrimination

Subtle Forms of Fair Housing Discrimination in Illinois

Housing discrimination is not always obvious. While blatant refusals to rent or sell based on race, disability, or other protected characteristics are illegal, many landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals engage in more subtle forms of discrimination. These actions ...

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Fair Housing Rights in Cook County: What You Need to Know

Everyone deserves a safe and fair place to live. Cook County’s fair housing laws protect tenants and homebuyers from discrimination based on race, disability, income source, and other protected characteristics. If you’ve been denied housing, charged unfair fees, or treated ...

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Can a Landlord Refuse to Accept Section 8 in Illinois? Your Rights Against Source of Income Discrimination

If you are a Section 8 voucher holder, you may have faced landlords who refuse to rent to you simply because you use housing assistance. But is that legal? Under Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois law, landlords cannot discriminate against ...

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How to Fight Housing Discrimination in Chicago: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you believe you’ve been denied housing, charged unfair fees, or treated differently because of your race, disability, source of income, or another protected characteristic, you may be a victim of housing discrimination. In Chicago, tenants and home seekers have ...

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