OPEN COMMUNITIES - Fair Housing

Address

1740 Ridge Avenue
Suite 117
Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 501-5760

www.open-communities.org

Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Description:

Conducts tests to learn whether landlords are discriminating their tenants. Educates and trains community members about tenant's rights and how to exercise them. Also provides training to landlords, property managers, and realtors. Pursues litigation if discrimination is present or if a client brings a housing discrimination case directly to us.

Eligibility:

Open to all

Languages:

Spanish
French
American Sign Language

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for services

Documents Required:
- Save every piece of paper relevant to your claim of discrimination.
- Picture ID
- Taxes
- Utilities statement
- Lease or mortgage
- Pay stubs
- Bank statements or any other income statements
- Bankruptcy documents

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 501-5760

Address Listings

Mailing

1740 Ridge Avenue
Suite 117
Evanston, IL 60201

Physical (Primary)

1740 Ridge Avenue
Suite 117
Evanston, IL 60201

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

Community members can call or email our info@open-communities.org address to find out about ways to get involved.

Date of Official Change:

December 15, 2023

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