Fair Housing
What is a 'source of income' protection in Illinois fair housing?
AA federal requirement to verify all rental applicants' income sources
BA protected class under some Illinois local ordinances prohibiting landlords from refusing to rent to tenants using housing vouchers✓ Correct
CA state requirement that landlords verify income before renting
DA tax benefit for landlords accepting Section 8 vouchers
Explanation
Some Illinois municipalities, including Chicago and Cook County, have enacted ordinances that prohibit discrimination based on source of income, which includes housing choice vouchers (Section 8). Landlords in these jurisdictions cannot refuse to rent to otherwise qualified tenants solely because they pay with a housing voucher. This is a local protection not required under federal or state law.
Related Illinois Fair Housing Questions
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- The Illinois Human Rights Act's prohibition on housing discrimination covers which types of transactions?
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- What is the role of HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) in Illinois fair housing enforcement?
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- What is 'testers' in fair housing enforcement and how are they used in Illinois?
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