Fair Housing
The Illinois Human Rights Act protects against discrimination in real estate based on age for persons who are:
AUnder 18 only
B40 and older (employment) and any age in housing✓ Correct
C65 and older only
DAge is not a protected class under Illinois real estate law
Explanation
The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits age discrimination in housing without an upper or lower age limit for protection. Unlike employment (which covers those 40+), the housing provisions protect individuals of any age from discrimination. Note that senior housing exemptions still apply under HOPA.
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