Park Forest — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-67
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(a) The fair housing review board shall issue a written decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing and, if practicable, not later than one year after the date of receipt of the complaint. The decision shall include a summary of the testimony, exhibits admitted into evidence, and a finding of whether an ordinance violation was proven by a preponderance of the evidence. If a violation is found, the decision shall also contain an order of the relief that may provide one or more of the elements provided for in section 54-239 . If it is not practicable to issue the decision within one year of the date of receipt of the complaint, the fair housing review board shall notify the complainant and respondent, in writing, of the reasons for not doing so. (b) If the community relations administrator determines that a respondent has not complied in a timely manner with the decision, the community relations administrator shall refer the matter to the village board of trustees which shall determine whether or not the village attorney shall seek judicial enforcement of the decision.
Under Park Forest Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-67, the fair housing review board is required to issue a written decision within 30 days of a hearing's conclusion and, when feasible, within one year of receiving the complaint. The decision must summarize testimony and evidence and state whether a violation was proven by a preponderance of the evidence. If a violation is found, the board may order one or more forms of relief as outlined in section 54-239, and if the one-year deadline cannot be met, both parties must be notified in writing of the reason for the delay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-67, a respondent in a fair housing proceeding should be aware that any board decision carries a compliance obligation that is tracked by the community relations administrator. Operators who receive an adverse decision and do not comply in a timely manner risk having the matter referred to the village board of trustees, which may direct the village attorney to pursue judicial enforcement. Keeping clear records of any steps taken in response to a board decision is a practice consistent with demonstrating timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-67 establishes that complainants are entitled to a written decision that includes a summary of evidence and a clear finding on whether a violation occurred. If the fair housing review board cannot issue its decision within one year of receiving the complaint, it must notify you in writing explaining why. Complainants who believe a respondent is not following through on a board order may contact the community relations administrator, who has authority under § 54-67 to refer non-compliance to the village board of trustees for potential judicial enforcement; tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options may be available.
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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