Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-83
Enforcement actions
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(a) The city human relations commission shall be empowered, at the conclusion of the proceedings held under section 50-82 , to recommend to the council that the council order any person found to be engaging in an unfair real estate practice to cease and desist from such practice, upon such terms as necessary and proper for the enforcement of this article. (b) The commission shall be empowered, at the conclusion of proceedings held under section 50-82 , as part of its report, to recommend to the council that the city do any one or more of the following: (1) Institute and prosecute proceedings to enforce against any person found in violation of this article and impose a fine as provided for in section 1-7 . (2) Petition or institute proceedings with the state department of registration and education for the purpose of causing the department to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license granted by such department to any real estate broker or real estate salesman found to have violated any provision of this article. (3) In the case of any unlawful real estate practice or violation of this article by any person in the course of performing under a contract or subcontract with the state or any political subdivision or agency thereof, or with the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, petition or institute proceedings against such contracting agency for the purpose of seeking to have such contract or any portion thereof terminated, either absolutely or on condition of compliance with the provisions of this article. (c) After receipt of the recommendation of the city human relations commission, the city council may issue such cease and desist orders and may direct such action by the city council, including the procedures as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, as shall be necessary for the enforcement of this article.
Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-83 establishes the enforcement tools available after a human relations commission proceeding concludes under § 50-82. When a person is found to have engaged in an unfair real estate practice, the commission may recommend that the city council issue cease-and-desist orders, impose fines, seek license revocation or suspension for real estate brokers or salespersons, or pursue contract termination against parties doing business with government entities. The city council retains final authority to act on those recommendations and direct the appropriate enforcement measures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-83, property owners and real estate professionals who are found to have violated the city's fair housing provisions face a range of potential consequences, including cease-and-desist orders and fines set by § 1-7. Operators who hold real estate licenses issued by the state department of registration and education may also face referral proceedings that could result in license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal. Compliant operators generally maintain practices that conform to the article's requirements so that no § 50-82 proceeding results in an adverse finding triggering these enforcement steps.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-83 outlines the remedies that can follow a completed proceeding under § 50-82, giving tenants and housing applicants a sense of what accountability may look like when an unfair real estate practice is substantiated. If a violation is found, the city human relations commission can recommend that the city council order the offending party to stop the practice, impose fines, or pursue professional license action against a real estate broker or salesperson. Individuals who believe they have experienced an unfair real estate practice may consider contacting the Chillicothe Human Relations Commission, reviewing the complaint process under § 50-82, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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