Fair Housing
What is an 'aggrieved person' under the Fair Housing Act and who can file a complaint in Illinois?
AOnly direct victims of discrimination can file; third parties cannot
BAny person who has been injured by a discriminatory housing practice, including individuals, organizations, and fair housing groups that suffer injury✓ Correct
COnly protected class members can file fair housing complaints
DOnly the landlord or seller named in the complaint can respond
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, an 'aggrieved person' is broadly defined to include anyone who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or believes they will be injured by such a practice. This includes individual discrimination victims, fair housing organizations (which may have standing based on diversion of resources), and testers who experience discrimination. The broad definition allows fair housing laws to be enforced effectively.
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