Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-42
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(a) The village board shall be empowered to order any person found to be engaging in an unfair housing practice to cease and desist from such practice, upon such terms as shall be necessary and proper for the enforcement of this article. (b) The village board shall be empowered at the conclusion of proceedings held under this article to direct the village attorney to do any one or more of the following: (1) To institute and prosecute proceedings to enforce, against any person found in violation of this article, the fine provided for in section 1-12 . (2) To apply to any court of competent jurisdiction: a. For an order restraining any person from violating any provision of this article. b. For such other or further relief as may seem to the court appropriate for the enforcement of this article and the elimination of violations hereof. (3) To petition or institute proceedings with the department of registration and education for the purpose of causing the department to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license granted by such department to any real estate broker or real estate salesperson found to have violated any provision of this article. (4) In the case of any unlawful housing practice or violation of this article by any person in the course of performing under a contract or subcontract with the state or any political subdivision or agency thereof, or with the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, to petition or institute proceedings with such contracting agency for the purpose of causing it to terminate such contract or any portion thereof, either absolutely or on condition of compliance with the provisions of this article. (c) The village board may issue such cease and desist orders and may direct such action by the village attorney as shall be necessary for the enforcement of this article.
Ashland Ch. 20 § 20-42 establishes the enforcement powers available to the village board when an unfair housing practice is found. The board may issue cease-and-desist orders, direct the village attorney to pursue fines or court injunctions, seek license revocation or suspension for real estate brokers or salespersons, and move to terminate government contracts held by violators. These remedies can be applied individually or in combination, depending on the nature and circumstances of the violation found after proceedings under the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Ashland should be aware that § 20-42 gives the village board broad authority to act after a finding of an unfair housing practice. A compliant operator generally maintains practices that conform to Ch. 20 so as to avoid cease-and-desist orders, court-ordered injunctions, fines under § 1-12, or—for licensed real estate professionals—potential license suspension or revocation. Operators who hold government contracts face the additional risk that those contracts could be terminated if a violation under this article is established.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ashland Ch. 20 § 20-42, tenants who believe they have experienced an unfair housing practice may bring the matter to the attention of the village board, which has authority to initiate enforcement proceedings. If a violation is found, the board can order the offending party to stop the practice, pursue fines, seek court relief, or take action against a real estate professional's license. Tenants may also consider consulting a local tenant-rights organization or fair-housing agency to understand the range of options available under this article.
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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