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In Illinois, housing discrimination laws protect people involved in real estate transactions. This includes:

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Fair housing laws for individuals with disabilities
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Since the making of this video, the Illinois Human Rights Act has expanded to also prohibit discrimination in real estate Property consisting of land or buildings like a house or an apartment transactions based on arrest record, source of income, and immigration status. 

Note: This video and the others in the series are only available in English.

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August 18, 2023
Last revised by staff
August 21, 2023

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