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Source of Income Discrimination in Illinois: Why You Need a Property Management Company

Mark Ainley - Tuesday, June 20, 2023

As a Landlord, you know that there are an abundance of laws and regulations that you have to follow. One of the most important laws that you need to be aware of is the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). The IHRA prohibits discrimination in housing based on a number of factors. These factors include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. As of January 1, 2023, the IHRA also prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s source of income.


Source of income discrimination occurs when a Landlord refuses to rent their available property to someone based on their source of income. This can include income from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), veterans benefits, child support, Housing Choice Vouchers, or any other type of non-wage income.

Discrimination of this sort is now illegal in Illinois. If you are found to be discriminating against someone based on their source of income, you could be fined or even sued.

The best way to avoid source of income discrimination is to hire a Property Management company. A Property Management company will have the experience and expertise to screen applicants fairly,consistently, and in accordance with the law. They will also be able to advise you on the latest laws and regulations regarding fair housing.

If you are a Landlord, you should not take the risk of discriminating against someone based on their source of income. Hire a Property Management company today to protect yourself from legal liability and to ensure that you are following the law.

Here are some of the benefits of hiring a Property Management company:

  • Have the experience and expertise to screen applicants fairly and consistently.

  • Can advise you on the latest laws and regulations regarding fair housing.

  • Can assist you in avoiding legal liability.

  • Will free up your time so that you can focus on other aspects of your business.

If you are a Landlord, give us a call today. It is the best way to protect yourself from legal liability and to ensure that you are following the law.

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Mark Ainley
Investor, Managing Broker, and Property Manager
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get! I want to provide value to others and make some money along the way. I have a solid foundation in Chicago real estate because I am a Real Estate investor in both Residential and Commercial/Industrial markets while being a founding partner at GC Realty & Development LLC and co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. In the last 20 years we renovated 500+ properties, invested in commercial properties, managed over 7000 units/tenants, leased...
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get! I want to provide value to others and make some money along the way. I have a solid foundation in Chicago real estate because I am a Real Estate investor in both Residential and Commercial/Industrial markets while being a founding partner at GC Realty & Development LLC and co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. In the last 20 years we renovated 500+ properties, invested in commercial properties, managed over 7000 units/tenants, leased over 4,000 properties, featured on CNBC’s TV show The Deed, co-host on Chicago's AM560 Real Estate Revealed Radio Show, and invited to speak & sit on panels at numerous investment summits across the country. I have also been blessed with the opportunity to be a guest on over 30 top podcast platforms. GC Realty & Development, LLC, currently manages over 1,200 investment properties throughout the Chicagoland area. In 2019, 2020, 2020 and 2022, GCR&D was featured on the Inc. Magazine list of top 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States. I take great pride in providing valued feedback to beginners and less experienced entrepreneurs on what steps not to take or what steps to take sooner in growing a younger business.
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