Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-45
Appeal procedures
Operative Text
Any persons aggrieved by the decision of the housing practices review commission shall have the right to appeal in accordance with the following procedure: (a) First, aggrieved persons shall see reconsideration by the full board of the housing practices review commission. This proceeding shall be initiated by filing with the administrator, within seven (7) calendar days of the decision, a written statement setting forth specifically the grounds for reconsideration. These grounds shall be supported by argument and served on all parties at the time they are filed with the administrator. The housing practices review commission, after reviewing the statement, shall within fourteen (14) calendar days of the filing of the statement, and with notice to all parties: (1) Render a revised decision; or (2) Issue and serve on all parties a written order for rehearing the case, citing the cause and additional evidence. (b) If the housing practices review commission upholds its decision and denies reconsideration, then aggrieved persons shall appeal to the mayor and city council. The appeal shall be initiated within seven (7) calendar days of the initial decision or the upholding of the initial decision, by filing with the housing practices review commission a written statement as delineated in subsection (a) above. After reviewing the statement and hearing record, the mayor and city council shall, within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing of the appeal statement: (1) Render a revised decision notifying all parties; or (2) Issue and serve on all parties a written order for rehearing the case, citing the cause and additional evidence; or (3) Uphold the decision of the housing practices review commission. The decision of the mayor and city council on such appeal shall be final. (c) After a decision by the mayor and city council the aggrieved person may apply for judicial review under writ of certiorari.
Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-45 establishes a multi-step appeal process for anyone who disagrees with a decision made by the housing practices review commission. The process moves first through a request for reconsideration by the full commission, then to the mayor and city council if reconsideration is denied, and finally allows for judicial review by writ of certiorari after the mayor and city council have issued a final ruling. Each stage carries strict written-filing requirements and calendar deadlines that must be met to advance to the next level of review.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a housing practices review commission decision under Ch. 23 § 23-45 should be aware that any aggrieved party—including a complainant—may initiate reconsideration within seven calendar days of the decision. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of all proceedings and correspondence so they can respond promptly if a reconsideration statement is served on them. Because the appeal can escalate to the mayor and city council and ultimately to judicial review, keeping organized documentation throughout the process is a standard practice for property managers operating in Chicago Heights.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-45, tenants who believe a housing practices review commission decision was incorrect have a structured right to challenge it, beginning with a written reconsideration request filed within seven calendar days. If the commission upholds its original decision, the provision allows a further appeal to the mayor and city council, and after that body issues a final ruling, judicial review through a writ of certiorari remains available. Tenants navigating these deadlines and procedural requirements may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Chicago Heights human relations procedures.
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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