La Grange — Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-145
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(a) If the Human Relations Commission finds that the Respondent is not engaged in any violation of this chapter, it shall dismiss the Complaint. (b) If the Human Relations Commission finds that the Respondent has engaged in a violation of this chapter, but that the Conciliation process has been unsuccessful, then it shall so advise the President and Board of Trustees. The President and Board of Trustees may, at their sole discretion, take the following actions: (1) No formal action beyond Conciliation procedures set forth herein; (2) Initiating an appropriate court action for injunctive relief under this chapter; (3) Initiating an appropriate court action for enforcement of this chapter, or assessing of fines as provided above; (4) Filing of procedures for violation of this chapter or Federal or State regulations against any Person alleged to be violating; (5) Filing of a petition against any Person alleged to be violating the provisions of this chapter while under contract to the State or Federal government, political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; (6) Filing of a Complaint with the State Department of Financial and Professional Regulation against any Person alleged in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
Under La Grange Title VII Ch. 14 Fair Housing § 7-14-145, when the Human Relations Commission concludes a fair housing complaint, it either dismisses the case if no violation is found or, if a violation is found and conciliation has failed, refers the matter to the President and Board of Trustees. That governing body then holds discretionary authority to pursue a range of responses, from taking no further formal action to seeking court-ordered injunctive relief, imposing fines, or filing complaints with state licensing bodies. The provision outlines the full menu of enforcement tools available at the municipal level once the Commission's own process has run its course.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in La Grange should be aware that under § 7-14-145, a finding of a fair housing violation that survives the conciliation stage can trigger a variety of consequences at the discretion of the President and Board of Trustees. Compliant operators generally engage constructively during the conciliation process, since that stage represents the last opportunity to resolve a dispute before the matter escalates to potential court action, fines, or referral to the State Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Operators who hold state or federal contracts face the additional exposure of a petition specifically targeting that contractual relationship.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-14-145 establishes that tenants who file fair housing complaints in La Grange have access to a multi-step enforcement process: if a violation is found and conciliation does not resolve the matter, the President and Board of Trustees can pursue court action, fines, or referrals to state regulators on the complainant's behalf. Tenants should understand that the governing body's response is discretionary, meaning the range of remedies pursued may vary from case to case. Those seeking to understand how this process applies to a particular situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing guidance published by the La Grange Human Relations Commission.
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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