Fair Housing Toolkits

Get help advocating for your fair housing rights by navigating the resources in our fair housing toolkits. Click below to jump to a specific fair housing topic.

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Eviction Record

Explore resources for those seeking housing with an eviction record.
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Click above and follow the flowchart for detailed resources on how to approach the housing search with an eviction on your record. (Includes how to find out if you have a public eviction record, sample letters for how to advocate for yourself with a housing provider, how to dispute incorrect information with a credit company, and more.)

Tools created in partnership with HOPE Fair Housing Center and Legal Aid Chicago. 

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Sample Letter

Arrest & Conviction Record

Explore protections and resources for those seeking housing with a previous arrest or conviction record.
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Sample Letters

Source of Income

Check out information and resources on protections regarding source of income. This toolkit was made in partnership with the Illinois Coalition for Fair Housing.

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Sample Letters