Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-8.1-2
Relief by court
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Sec. 2. In an action filed under section 1 of this chapter, the court may do the following: (1) Award preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the person responsible for a violation of this article as necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this article. (2) Award reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. (3) To vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent in an amount that does not exceed the following: (A) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for a first violation. (B) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for a second or subsequent violation.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-8.1-2 describes the remedies a court may grant when a fair housing violation is proven in a civil action. A court has the authority to issue injunctive or restraining orders to stop ongoing discriminatory conduct, award attorney's fees and court costs to the prevailing party, and impose civil penalties up to $50,000 for a first violation or up to $100,000 for a second or subsequent violation. These penalties are intended to vindicate the public interest, not merely to compensate an individual complainant.
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Property owners and managers should understand that Ind. Code § 22-9.5-8.1-2 gives courts broad remedial power once a fair housing violation is established. Compliant operators generally maintain written non-discrimination policies, train staff consistently, and document leasing decisions in order to demonstrate that their practices align with the rights protected under this article. A prior violation on record can double the maximum civil penalty exposure, making ongoing compliance practices especially important for operators with any history of fair housing proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-8.1-2, tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may pursue a court action that could result in injunctive relief stopping the discriminatory conduct, recovery of attorney's fees and court costs, and civil penalties assessed against the responsible party. Tenants can explore filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or pursuing a private civil action, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain which enforcement paths are available. Keeping records of communications, lease documents, and any incidents of alleged discrimination can be relevant to any proceeding brought under this provision.
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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