Housing discrimination
Housing discrimination
Discrimination in housing is illegal. These resources go over the rules for landlords and other people offering housing.
Forms (2 resources)
A program to help you prepare a housing discrimination complaint to file with the Illinois Dept. of Human Rights.
Easy Form
Use this form to file a housing discrimination complaint with HUD under the Fair Housing Act. The link will take you to the HUD website which has more information on how to file your complaint.
Form link
Other resources for the public (17 resources)
Lists reasons why a Section 8 voucher can be taken away.
Text article
Describes new protections available to renters looking to find a place to rent with section 8, rental assistance, and other non-employment income.
Text article
A blog post that explains the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance. Describes the rights tenants have under the law.
Blog post
A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.
Blog post
Lawyer resources (1 resources)
A video about housing laws and the different kinds of discrimination that can occur in housing.
Video