Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-84
Judicial relief
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Any person aggrieved in any manner by the violation of any provision of this article who has exhausted the remedies provided in sections 50-81 and 50-82 may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate relief from such violation, including: (1) An order compelling compliance with this article. (2) An order to prohibit any person found by the court to have violated any provision of this article from the sale, lease, exchange, transfer, conveyance or assignment of any real property by any person who, in violation of this article, refuses or fails to perform such contract. (3) Compensatory damages.
Section 50-84 of Chillicothe's Human Rights ordinance establishes a judicial pathway for individuals who believe they have been harmed by a violation of the article's anti-discrimination provisions. Before seeking court relief, a person must first exhaust the administrative remedies outlined in sections 50-81 and 50-82. Once those steps are completed, a court of competent jurisdiction may grant remedies such as a compliance order, a prohibition on the violating party's ability to conduct real property transactions, or compensatory damages.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 50-84, a property owner or manager who is found by a court to have violated Chillicothe's Human Rights article may face significant consequences, including a court order requiring compliance, restrictions on the ability to sell, lease, or transfer real property, and liability for compensatory damages. Operators who follow consistent, documented, and non-discriminatory practices in all housing transactions generally reduce exposure to the judicial remedies this section authorizes. Familiarity with the full scope of sections 50-81 through 50-84 helps property professionals understand the escalating nature of enforcement under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 50-84 gives individuals who have been harmed by a violation of Chillicothe's Human Rights article the right to seek relief in court after first going through the administrative processes described in sections 50-81 and 50-82. Available court remedies include orders compelling compliance, restrictions on a violator's real property dealings, and compensatory damages. Tenants who believe their rights under this article have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the exhaustion requirement and judicial options under § 50-84 might apply to their circumstances.
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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