Section 2300.10  Definitions

For purposes of this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Act − shall mean the Illinois Human Rights Act [775 ILCS 5].

Aid, abet, compel or coerce – includes threatening, intimidating or interfering with a real estate transaction or a person for pursuing any right protected under Article 3 of the Act.  Such conduct must be:  because of unlawful discrimination; because that person has aided or encouraged another person in the exercise or enjoyment of a right protected under Article 3; or because of the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, military status or unfavorable discharge from the military of visitors or associates of any person.

Department – shall mean the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

Director – shall mean the Director of the Department or a duly authorized designee.

Housing facility or community – shall mean any dwelling or group of dwelling units governed by a common set of rules, regulations or restrictions.  A portion or portions of a single building shall not constitute a housing facility or community.  Examples of a housing facility or community include, but are not limited to:

A condominium association;

A cooperative;

A property governed by a homeowners' or residents' association;

A municipally zoned area;

A leased property under common private ownership;

A mobile home park; and

A manufactured housing community.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 13497, effective August 1, 2008)