Fair Housing
In Illinois, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) investigates housing discrimination complaints filed under the Illinois Human Rights Act. The statute of limitations for filing a complaint with IDHR is:
A90 days from the discriminatory act
BOne year from the discriminatory act✓ Correct
CTwo years from the discriminatory act
DFive years from the discriminatory act
Explanation
Under the Illinois Human Rights Act, a housing discrimination complaint must be filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) within one year (300 days) of the alleged discriminatory act. Federal fair housing complaints with HUD must be filed within one year of the discriminatory act.
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