Hazel Crest — Ch. 14 Housing § 14-58
Judicial relief
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The village or any person aggrieved by a violation of any provision of this article may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate relief from such violation, including, but not limited to: (a) Injunctive relief or an order otherwise compelling compliance with this article. (b) Compensatory and/or punitive damages. (c) Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. (d) Such other or further relief as is appropriate for the enforcement of this article and the elimination of violations thereof.
Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing § 14-58 establishes that both the village government and any individual harmed by a violation of the housing article may seek relief through a court of competent jurisdiction. The types of relief available include court orders requiring compliance, monetary damages (both compensatory and punitive), and reimbursement of attorneys' fees and costs. Courts are also empowered to grant any other relief deemed appropriate to address and eliminate violations of the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing § 14-58, property owners and managers should be aware that noncompliance with the housing article can expose them to court-ordered remedies sought by either the village or affected individuals. Operators who maintain properties in full compliance with the article's requirements reduce their exposure to injunctive orders, damage awards, and fee-shifting provisions. Keeping thorough records of maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing § 14-58 gives individuals aggrieved by a housing article violation the right to seek judicial relief directly in a court of competent jurisdiction. Available remedies can include court orders compelling a landlord to comply, compensatory and punitive damages, and recovery of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Tenants who believe their rights under the article have been violated may wish to document the conditions or conduct at issue and consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the range of options 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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