Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:609
Conciliation agreements
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In cases involving alleged violations of this chapter, the City Attorney may enter into agreements whereby persons agree to methods of ceasing violations of this chapter. Such agreements may be reviewed by the Human Rights Commission. Violations of such agreements shall be violations of this chapter.
Under Ann Arbor Ch. 122 § 9:609, when someone is alleged to have violated the Fair Chance Access to Housing chapter, the City Attorney has the authority to negotiate and enter into conciliation agreements—formal arrangements in which the accused party commits to stopping the violating conduct. These agreements may be reviewed by the Human Rights Commission. Importantly, if a party fails to honor the terms of such an agreement, that failure itself constitutes a violation of the chapter, carrying the same legal weight as an original violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9:609, a landlord or property manager who is the subject of a Fair Chance Access to Housing complaint may have the opportunity to resolve the matter through a conciliation agreement brokered by the City Attorney. Operators who enter into such agreements are generally expected to fully comply with every term, since any breach is treated as a fresh chapter violation. Compliant operators typically document their corrective actions carefully to demonstrate ongoing adherence to the agreement's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9:609 gives tenants and applicants an avenue through which alleged violations of Ann Arbor's Fair Chance Access to Housing chapter can be resolved through a formal conciliation process overseen by the City Attorney. If a housing provider enters into such an agreement and then fails to follow through, that breach is itself a violation of the chapter, which may open additional enforcement options. Tenants who believe a conciliation agreement has been violated may consider contacting the City Attorney's office, reaching out to the Human Rights Commission, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand what paths 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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