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Under the Illinois Human Rights Act, which of the following statements correctly describes how immigration status is treated in housing transactions?

Correct Answer

B) A real estate broker or appraiser may not discriminate against a person in a housing transaction on the basis of immigration status under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

The Illinois Human Rights Act expressly prohibits discrimination in housing transactions — including brokerage services and appraisal services — on the basis of immigration status. This means a licensed real estate broker may not refuse to show, list, sell, rent, or otherwise provide services to a person because of that person's immigration status. The Act's housing provisions cover a broad range of real estate activities, not just the landlord-tenant relationship.

Answer Options
A
Immigration status is not addressed by the Illinois Human Rights Act and therefore has no bearing on housing discrimination claims.
B
A real estate broker or appraiser may not discriminate against a person in a housing transaction on the basis of immigration status under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
C
Discrimination based on immigration status is prohibited in Illinois employment transactions but is expressly permitted in housing transactions.
D
Immigration status protections in housing apply only to documented immigrants, not undocumented individuals, under Illinois law.

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