Peoria — Ch. 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment § 17-119
Charges of discrimination
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Any person aggrieved in any manner by a violation of the provisions of this division may file a written charge setting out his grievance with the city diversity and inclusion department established by article II of this chapter. In addition, the chief diversity and inclusion officer may, on its own initiative, file a charge against any employer whenever it has already made a determination that it is probable that discriminatory practices have been or are being engaged in and the original complainant is unable or unwilling to pursue the charge. In the event the chief diversity and inclusion officer determines that a charge is appropriate, said charge shall be filed with the fair employment or housing commission within 60 days of the date the employer was notified of the charge. Upon said filing, the fair employment or housing commission shall set a date, time and location appropriate for a hearing and shall instruct the diversity and inclusion department to notify all necessary parties of said date, time and location. The diversity and inclusion department shall also be instructed to provide the parties with any and all rules and/or procedures regarding the hearing process.
Peoria's § 17-119 establishes the process for filing discrimination charges related to housing and employment. Any person who believes they have been harmed by a violation of the division's rules may submit a written complaint to the city's Diversity and Inclusion Department. Separately, the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer can independently initiate a charge when there is a probable finding of discriminatory practices and the original complainant cannot or will not proceed. Once a charge is deemed appropriate, it must be filed with the Fair Employment or Housing Commission within 60 days of employer notification, after which the Commission schedules a hearing and ensures all parties receive notice and procedural information.
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Property owners and managers subject to Peoria's human relations provisions should be aware that under § 17-119, a discrimination charge can be initiated either by an aggrieved individual or by the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer acting independently. Compliant operators generally maintain clear, documented non-discriminatory policies and practices so that if a charge is filed, records are available to support their position at a Commission hearing. Once notified of a charge, operators should be prepared for the 60-day window before formal Commission proceedings begin and ensure they are responsive to any notices from the Diversity and Inclusion Department.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 17-119, tenants or applicants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination in Peoria have the right to file a written charge with the city's Diversity and Inclusion Department. Even if a complainant is unable or unwilling to continue pursuing a charge, the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer may independently carry the matter forward to the Fair Employment or Housing Commission. Those who believe their rights have been violated may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to better understand the hearing process and available procedural options.
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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