Country Club Hills — Ch. 19 Fair Housing § 19.10.05
Injunctive Relief
Operative Text
At any time after the Community Relations Director has determined pursuant to Section 19.10.03 (A) that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of Article 4 or Article 6 has occurred, the Community Relations Director at the direction of the majority of the Fair Housing Review Board may petition the appropriate court for temporary relief pending final determination of the proceedings under this ordinance, including an order or decree restraining the respondent from doing or causing any act which would render ineffectual any order or action by the Fair Housing Review Board.
Section 19.10.05 of Country Club Hills' Fair Housing ordinance authorizes the Community Relations Director, acting at the direction of a majority of the Fair Housing Review Board, to seek emergency court relief before a case is fully resolved. This can happen once the Director has found reasonable grounds to believe a violation of Article 4 or Article 6 has occurred. The court may issue a temporary restraining order or similar decree to prevent a respondent from taking actions that would undermine the Board's eventual decision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19.10.05, once the Community Relations Director identifies reasonable grounds for a fair housing violation, the Fair Housing Review Board can direct the Director to pursue court-ordered temporary relief against a respondent. Operators who are the subject of a complaint should be aware that a court injunction may be sought before any final ruling is issued, potentially restricting certain actions during the pendency of proceedings. Maintaining documented, consistent, and non-discriminatory practices in compliance with Articles 4 and 6 is the general approach compliant operators take to reduce exposure to such interim measures.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19.10.05 provides a mechanism that can protect tenants during an ongoing fair housing proceeding by allowing the Community Relations Director—at the Fair Housing Review Board's direction—to seek a temporary court order against a respondent. This means that if a landlord or other respondent might take steps to undermine the Board's eventual ruling, the ordinance provides a path to ask a court to stop those actions before the case concludes. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights under Articles 4 or 6 have been violated may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the Community Relations Director's office to understand how this provision could apply to an ongoing complaint.
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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