Country Club Hills — Ch. 19 Fair Housing § 19.10.08
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A. If the Fair Housing Review Board finds that the respondent has not violated Article 4 or Article 6, its order under Section 19.10.07 shall dismiss the complaint. B. If the Fair Housing Review Board finds that the respondent has violated Article 4 or Article 6, its order under Section 19.10.07 shall assess a fine pursuant to Article 11 and shall provide for the taking of such further remedial actions) as it deems appropriate, which may include, but need not be limited to: (1) Directing the respondent to cease and desist violations of Article 4 or Article 6 and take such affirmative steps as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this ordinance; (2) Initiating an appropriate court action for the enforcement of Article 4 or Article 6, and for such other or further relief as the court may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and/or attorneys' fees and costs for award to the complainant; (3) Initiating proceedings for violations of Federal or State law and/or regulations; (4) Initiating proceedings with any contracting agency, in the case of any violation of Article 4 or Article 6 by respondent in the course of per 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, for the purpose of causing a termination of such contract or portion thereof, or obtaining other relief; (5) Initiating proceedings with the Illinois Department of Registration and Education to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license of any person found to have violated any provision of Article 4 or Article 6; (6) Directing the respondent to reimburse the complainant for his actual and reasonable expenses incurred and to be incurred as a result of each violation found including, but not limited to, expenses for moving and temporary storage of household furnishings, additional expenses in connection with the purchase of rental of a dwelling for alternative accommodations, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, provided that no such reimbursement by any respondent shall exceed the sum of $500.00 with respect to each violation found; and/or, (7) Directing the respondent to comply with such other or further relief as the Fair Housing Review Board may deem appropriate for the enforcement of Article 4 or Article 6.
Section 19.10.08 of Country Club Hills Ch. 19 establishes the range of outcomes available to the Fair Housing Review Board after it concludes a hearing. If no violation of Article 4 or Article 6 is found, the complaint is dismissed. If a violation is found, the Board may impose a fine and order a broad set of remedies, including cease-and-desist directives, court action seeking injunctive or compensatory relief, referrals to state or federal agencies, contract termination proceedings, license revocation referrals, and reimbursement of the complainant's actual expenses up to $500 per violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19.10.08, a property owner or manager found to have violated Article 4 or Article 6 faces a layered set of consequences beyond a simple fine. Compliant operators generally maintain documented fair-housing policies, train staff consistently, and respond promptly to any Board inquiry to reduce the scope of potential remedial orders. Being aware that the Board may refer matters to courts, state licensing bodies such as the Illinois Department of Registration and Education, or federal agencies helps operators understand the full compliance stakes of this ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19.10.08 outlines the relief a complainant may receive if the Fair Housing Review Board finds a violation of Article 4 or Article 6 on their behalf. Available remedies can include a cease-and-desist order against the respondent, court action seeking compensatory or punitive damages and attorneys' fees, and direct reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses such as moving costs and temporary housing, up to $500 per violation found. Tenants who believe they have experienced a fair housing violation may consider contacting the Country Club Hills Fair Housing Review Board, a local tenant-rights organization, or a legal aid office to understand which complaint paths may be available to them.
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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