Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-108
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Operative Text
(a) The housing practices review commission shall issue a written decision within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the public hearing and, if practicable, not later than six (6) months after the date of receipt of the complaint. The decision shall include a summary of the testimony, exhibits admitted into evidence, and a finding of whether a violation of the ordinance was proven by a preponderance of the evidence. The decision shall also contain an order of the relief that may include one of more of the elements provided for in section 23-45 . If it is not practicable to issue the decision within one year of the date of receipt of the complaint, the housing practices review commission shall notify the complainant and respondent, in writing, of the reasons for not doing so. (b) If the administrator determines that a respondent has not complied in a timely manner with the decision, the administrator shall refer the matter to the municipal attorney who shall seek judicial enforcement of the decision.
Under Chicago Heights Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-108, the housing practices review commission is required to issue a written decision within 30 days of completing a public hearing, and ideally within six months of receiving a complaint. The decision must summarize testimony and evidence, state whether a violation was proven, and specify any relief ordered. If the one-year mark passes without a decision, both parties must be notified in writing of the delay. When a respondent fails to comply with the decision on time, the matter is referred to the municipal attorney for court enforcement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 23-108, a respondent named in a fair housing complaint before the housing practices review commission is bound by any written decision the commission issues, including any relief ordered pursuant to section 23-45. Operators who receive a decision generally act promptly to comply with its terms, since non-compliance triggers a referral to the municipal attorney for judicial enforcement. Keeping records of all steps taken to satisfy a commission order is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 23-108 establishes that complainants are entitled to a written decision that includes a summary of evidence and a clear finding on whether a violation occurred, with built-in timelines designed to keep the process moving. If the housing practices review commission cannot issue a decision within one year of receiving the complaint, it must notify the complainant in writing explaining the delay. Tenants who believe a respondent is not complying with a final decision may note that § 23-108(b) provides a path for the administrator to refer the matter to the municipal attorney for court enforcement, and tenant-rights organizations in the Chicago Heights area can help explain what options are generally 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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