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Centralia — Ch. 10 Human Rights § 10-20

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
CentraliaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Centralia — Ch. 10 Human Rights § 10-20
The commission may at the conclusion of its proceedings as described herein as part of its report to recommend to the city council that it direct the city attorney to do any one or more of the following: (1)
To institute or prosecute proceedings to enforce against any person found in violation of this article;
(2) To apply to any court of competent jurisdiction:
a. For an order restraining any person from violating any provision of this ordinance;
b. For such other and future relief as may seem to the court appropriate for the enforcement of this division and for the elimination of violations.
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Plain English

Under Centralia Ch. 10 Human Rights § 10-20, the city's human rights commission has the authority, after completing its review process, to recommend that the city council direct the city attorney to take legal action against anyone found to have violated the article. That legal action can include initiating enforcement proceedings or seeking court orders to stop ongoing violations and obtain other appropriate relief. The provision establishes a multi-step pathway — from commission findings to council direction to court action — rather than granting direct enforcement power to any single body.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 10, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Centralia should be aware that under § 10-20, a commission finding of a violation can set in motion a chain of governmental action culminating in court-ordered remedies or injunctions. Compliant operators generally maintain practices that align with the Human Rights article from the outset, so that commission proceedings do not result in a recommendation to the city council for legal action. Keeping records of nondiscriminatory policies and procedures is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate good-faith compliance if a complaint is ever filed.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 10-20 of Centralia's Human Rights ordinance, tenants who believe their rights have been violated may participate in the commission's proceedings, which can ultimately lead to the commission recommending that the city attorney pursue enforcement or seek a court order on their behalf. This provision means that the enforcement mechanism does not rely solely on a tenant taking private legal action — the city itself can be directed to act. Tenants seeking to understand how to initiate a complaint or navigate the commission process may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.

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 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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