Fair Housing
Under the Illinois Human Rights Act, a complaint of housing discrimination must generally be filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) within how many days of the alleged violation?
A90 days
B180 days✓ Correct
C300 days
D365 days
Explanation
Under the Illinois Human Rights Act, a discrimination complaint must be filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. This is comparable to the federal Fair Housing Act complaint filing period.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Net Operating Income (NOI)The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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