Aurora — Art. 22-II Housing Discrimination § 22-27
Judicial Relief
Operative Text
Whenever deemed necessary in order to preserve the power of the human relations commission and the rights of a complainant to resolve a complaint, the City, through its corporation counsel, may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction or other judicial relief to accomplish such purpose. (Ord. No. O12-043, § 1, 6-12-12) HISTORY Amended by Ord. O21-039 on 7/27/2021
Aurora's Housing Discrimination Code, § 22-27, authorizes the City itself—acting through its corporation counsel—to seek a court injunction or other judicial relief when necessary to protect the Human Relations Commission's authority or a complainant's rights during an ongoing complaint process. This provision is a procedural tool that allows the City to go to court before a complaint is fully resolved, if waiting could undermine the process or harm the parties involved. It does not create new substantive rights but preserves the integrity of the existing complaint resolution system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-27, Aurora's corporation counsel has the authority to seek emergency court intervention if a landlord's actions during a pending Human Relations Commission complaint are seen as threatening the complaint process or a complainant's rights. Operators who are subject to an active discrimination complaint should be aware that the City—not just the complainant—can independently pursue judicial remedies. Maintaining consistent, documented compliance with fair housing obligations is a standard practice that reduces the circumstances under which such intervention might be sought.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-27 of Aurora's Housing Discrimination Code gives the City an additional layer of protection for complainants by allowing the corporation counsel to seek a court injunction on their behalf if the complaint process is at risk of being undermined. This means that even if a complainant has not personally gone to court, the City may act to preserve their rights during a pending Human Relations Commission proceeding. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision are relevant to their situation may wish to contact the Aurora Human Relations Commission or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what protections 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.
Generated November 6, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation