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Under Illinois law, may a real estate broker use a person's immigration status as a basis for discrimination in a housing transaction?

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B) No, because immigration status is a protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions including brokerage and appraisal services.

The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/3-102) prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions — including brokerage, sales, rentals, and appraisals — on the basis of immigration status. Illinois added immigration status as a protected characteristic, making it unlawful for any real estate broker, salesperson, or appraiser to refuse, alter terms, or otherwise discriminate against a person in a housing transaction because of their immigration status.

Answer Options
A
Yes, because immigration status is a federal classification and Illinois fair housing law does not regulate it.
B
No, because immigration status is a protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions including brokerage and appraisal services.
C
Yes, but only when the property owner has provided written authorization to screen applicants based on immigration status.
D
No, but the prohibition applies solely to the financing stage of a transaction and does not extend to brokerage or appraisal services.

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