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Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-126

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Operative Text

Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-126
(a) If the Commission determines that the respondent has not, after thirty (30) calendar days following service of its order, corrected the unlawful practice shall complied with this chapter, the Commission shall certify the matter to the City Attorney for enforcement proceedings.
(b) The City Attorney shall institute, in the name of the City, civil proceedings, including seeking any restraining orders and temporary or permanent injunctions as are necessary to obtain complete compliance with the Commission's orders.
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Plain English

Under Champaign Ch. 17 § 17-126, when the Human Rights Commission issues an order and the respondent fails to correct the unlawful practice or comply within 30 calendar days of being served, the Commission is required to refer the matter to the City Attorney. The City Attorney then has authority to bring civil legal action in the City's name, which can include seeking restraining orders or temporary or permanent injunctions to compel full compliance with the Commission's orders. This provision establishes a two-step escalation path from administrative enforcement to civil court proceedings.

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For Property Managers

Under Champaign Ch. 17 § 17-126, property owners and managers who receive a Human Rights Commission order are expected to correct any cited unlawful practice and demonstrate compliance within the 30-calendar-day window following service of that order. Operators who fail to act within that period risk having the matter certified to the City Attorney, which can result in civil litigation, restraining orders, or injunctions brought in the City's name. Maintaining clear records of corrective actions taken in response to Commission orders is a practice consistent with demonstrating timely compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Champaign Ch. 17 § 17-126 provides an important enforcement backstop for tenants who have already obtained a favorable Human Rights Commission order: if the respondent does not comply within 30 days of being served, the Commission is required to refer the case to the City Attorney for civil enforcement. This means tenants are not solely responsible for compelling compliance — the City itself can pursue restraining orders or injunctions on their behalf. Tenants navigating this process may find it helpful to contact the Champaign Human Rights Commission directly or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how this enforcement pathway applies to their circumstances.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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