Mount Carmel — Ch. 8½ Discrimination § 8½-42
Complaints
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(a) Who may file. Complaints against any person who allegedly has or is about to violate this article may be filed with the commission by: (1) Any commission member; (2) Any aggrieved person; or (3) Any person who will be irrevocably injured by an imminent violation. (b) Filing fee. There shall be no charge for filing a complaint. (c) Form or contents of complaint. Complaints shall be written on forms provided by the commission, and shall include: (1) Name, address, phone number (if any) and signature of the complainant; and (2) Concise statement of the facts on which the complaint is based. (d) Time limit amendment. Any complaint shall be filed not later than 60 days after the alleged violation. With the commission's permission, complaints may be amended at any time. (e) Service. The commission shall cause a copy of the complaint and any amendments thereto to be served on the alleged violator either personally or by registered mail. Complaints shall be served as promptly as possible, and in every case not later than concurrently with the commission's written findings of its investigation (see section 8½-44).
Section 8½-42 of Mount Carmel's anti-discrimination ordinance establishes the process for filing a complaint when someone has violated or is about to violate the article's fair-housing protections. Complaints may be brought by commission members, people directly harmed, or those facing imminent irreversible injury, and there is no filing fee. The complaint must be submitted in writing on the commission's official form within 60 days of the alleged violation, and the commission is responsible for serving a copy on the accused party.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8½-42, a property owner or manager who is accused of a discriminatory act—or who is believed to be about to commit one—can be named as a respondent in a complaint filed with the commission. Operators who maintain clear, consistent, and non-discriminatory policies and documentation are generally better positioned to respond if a complaint is served on them by registered mail or in person. Staying familiar with the 60-day filing window and the commission's procedures helps operators understand the timeline they may face if a complaint is initiated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8½-42 gives aggrieved individuals the right to file a complaint directly with the Mount Carmel commission at no cost, using the commission's official written form. A complaint must be filed within 60 days of the alleged discriminatory act, so acting promptly after an incident is generally important for preserving this option. Tenants who believe their rights under this article have been violated may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full range of options available under Ch. 8½.
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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