Phoenix — Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-87
Duties
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(a) The board's duties shall include: (1) Receiving and investigating complaints charging discrimination in housing, seeking conciliation of the complaints and compliance with the article; (2) Holding hearings and making findings of fact and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this article; (3) Adopting, promulgating, amending and rescinding rules and regulations of procedures; (4) Administering oaths and taking sworn testimony at hearings. The board shall have power to subpoena witnesses and pertinent documents, and its subpoena power may be enforced by proper petition to any court of competent jurisdiction. (b) The board may hold meetings that are closed to the public, but only for the purpose of conciliating complaints of discrimination. (c) The board shall make an annual report to the village board of trustees of the village concerning its activities and shall communicate its recommendations related thereto.
Phoenix Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-87 establishes the formal duties of the human relations board responsible for fair housing enforcement. The board is empowered to receive and investigate housing discrimination complaints, conduct hearings, issue findings and recommendations, and adopt procedural rules. It also holds subpoena authority to compel witnesses and documents, which can be enforced through the courts, and must submit an annual activity report to the village board of trustees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 50-87, property owners and managers should be aware that the board has broad investigative authority, including the power to subpoena witnesses and relevant documents in connection with housing discrimination complaints. Operators who maintain clear, consistent, and non-discriminatory policies and records are generally better positioned to respond if a complaint is filed and the board initiates an investigation or hearing. Understanding that the board can seek court enforcement of its subpoenas underscores the importance of cooperating with any formal inquiry conducted under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 50-87 establishes that the board has a formal duty to receive and investigate complaints of housing discrimination, making it a direct avenue for tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory treatment. The board is authorized to seek conciliation — a process aimed at resolving complaints — and can hold hearings with sworn testimony if conciliation does not resolve the matter. Tenants who believe their rights under Ch. 50 have been violated may consider contacting the board directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a fair housing advocacy group to understand available 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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