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Tenant Rights
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability). If you have any questions regarding the Act please call 800-765-9372.
Resource | Website | Phone Number |
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Cook County Department of Public Health |
Cook County Department of Public Health Website |
847-818-2860 |
Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation |
Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation Website |
Low Income Families / Seniors: 847-475-3703 Over Poverty Line: 847-221-2601 |
Cook County Small Claims Court |
n/a | 847-818-2000 |
Illinois Attorney General |
Gas and Electric Customers Rights (PDF) Landlord and Tenant Rights and Laws (PDF) |
800-386-5438 |
Illinois Lead Program Publications |
Illinois Lead Program Publications Website |
217-782-3517 |