Ottawa — Ch. 46 Human Relations § 46-43
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Any person aggrieved in any manner by the violation of any provision of this article who has exhausted the remedies provided in sections 46-40 and 46-41 may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate relief from such violation, including: (1) An order compelling compliance with this article. (2) An order to prohibit any person found by the court to have violated any provision of this article from the sale, lease, exchange, transfer, conveyance or assignment of any real property, by any person who in violation of this article refused or fails to perform such contract. (3) Compensatory damages.
Ottawa Ch. 46 Human Relations § 46-43 establishes a judicial remedy pathway for individuals who have been harmed by a violation of the article's fair housing or human relations provisions. After exhausting the administrative remedies outlined in §§ 46-40 and 46-41, an aggrieved person may seek relief from a court of competent jurisdiction. Available court remedies include orders compelling compliance, orders restricting a violator's ability to sell or transfer real property, and compensatory damages.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ottawa Ch. 46 § 46-43, property owners and managers who have been found to violate the article's provisions face the possibility of court-ordered compliance mandates, restrictions on their ability to sell, lease, or transfer real property, and liability for compensatory damages. Operators who maintain consistent, documented fair-housing practices across all transactions reduce exposure to the judicial remedies this section authorizes. Familiarity with the full scope of §§ 46-40 through 46-43 helps property managers understand the escalating consequences that can follow an unresolved administrative complaint.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ottawa Ch. 46 § 46-43 gives individuals who believe they have been harmed by a violation of the article a path to seek court relief, provided they have first gone through the administrative processes described in §§ 46-40 and 46-41. Once those steps are exhausted, a court may order the violating party to comply with the article, restrict that party's ability to deal in real property, or award compensatory damages. Tenants or prospective tenants who believe their rights under this article have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full range of options available under § 46-43.
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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