Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.090

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Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.090
A. If the board finds that the respondent has not engaged in any violation of this title, it shall dismiss the complaint.
B. If the board finds that the respondent has engaged in a violation of this title, it shall:
1. Institute proceedings to enforce the provisions of this title against any person found in violation;
2. Apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for:
a. An order restraining any person from violating any provision of this title; or
b. Such other or further relief as may seem to the court appropriate for the enforcement of this title and the elimination of violations hereof, including, but not limited to, actual damages and/or attorney's fees/costs for award to the complainant.
3. Petition or institute proceedings with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for the purpose of causing the department to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license granted by such department to any person found to have violated any provision of this title;
4. In the case of any violation of this title by any person in the course of performing under a contract or sub-contract 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 with such contracting agency for the purpose of causing it to terminate such contract or any portion thereof, either absolutely or in condition of compliance with the provisions of this title.
5. Assess fines as provided in Chapter 19.32 , below.
6. Undertake any other action available to the board by law.
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Plain English

Under Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.090, when a fair housing board concludes that a respondent has violated the fair housing title, it is empowered to take a range of corrective and punitive actions. These include seeking court orders to stop ongoing violations, pursuing actual damages and attorney's fees for the complainant, requesting license revocation or suspension through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and seeking termination of government contracts held by violators. If the board finds no violation occurred, it must dismiss the complaint. Fines may also be assessed under Chapter 19.32.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers subject to Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.090 should be aware that a board finding of violation can trigger multiple simultaneous enforcement tracks — court injunctions, civil damages, professional license proceedings, and contract terminations — not just a single penalty. Operators who hold state or government contracts face the additional exposure of contract termination if a violation is found in connection with work performed under those agreements. Maintaining documented fair housing compliance practices is a common approach operators take to demonstrate good-faith adherence to Title 19.

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

For Tenants

Under Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.090, tenants who file a complaint and prevail before the board may be eligible for actual damages and attorney's fees awarded by a court, in addition to injunctive relief that stops the violating conduct. The board can also pursue professional license actions against a respondent through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which may be relevant when the respondent is a licensed real estate professional. Tenants navigating this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Harwood Heights fair housing 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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 19.20.050
IL Muni § 19.20.070
IL Muni § 19.20.050
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010
IL Muni § 19.04.010

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