Tag Archives: Section 8

Will Chicago Section 8 be Affected by Government Shut-Down?

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Richard Magnone

Will Landlords and Tenants on Section 8 vouchers in Chicago Illinois be affected by the government shut-down?

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Prediction for 2014: Illinois landlords better learn the fair housing laws!

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Richard Magnone

Illinois landlords will need to learn to comply with fair housing laws prohibiting illegal discrimination in rental housing

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UPDATE: Cook County Section 8 amendment

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Richard Magnone

On May 8, 2013, the Cook County Board will once again take up the topic of amending the Human Right’s Ordinance to make it a fair housing violation (for source of income discrimination) for a Cook County landlord to refuse … Continue reading →

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Cook County Section 8 update

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Richard Magnone

Illinois Association of Realtors is reporting that efforts to add Section 8 protection to the Cook County fair housing law seem to have stalled.

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Cook County proposes adding “Section 8” participants to Fair Housing protected classes

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Richard Magnone

Cook County wants to do away with source of income discrimination against HUD section 8 tenants

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