Anti-Displacement Approaches
Chicago’s Pilsen community ordinance against development pressure
The ordinance, blocks real estate developers from using predatory tactics to persuade, convince, cajole, pressure, force, harass or otherwise coerce any homeowner to sell their property. Under the ordinance, developers and real estate investors are not allowed to contact a property owner by email, phone, in person or written letter within a 180-day period after a homeowner said they are not interested in selling. Those violating the rule would face a fine ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. The intent is to protect some of our most vulnerable populations, including seniors, and families that have been in their homes for generations that often want to stay but feel forced to succumb due to harassment.