Clarendon Hills — Ch. 27 Fair Housing § 27.5
COMPLAINTS OF UNFAIR REAL ESTATE PRACTICES
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Filing Of Complaint: Any person aggrieved in any manner by an unfair real estate practice as defined in this Chapter may file a written complaint with the Village Clerk, who shall promptly refer the complaint to the Human Relations Board. Any such complaint must be filed within thirty (30) days of the commission of the alleged unfair real estate practice, or within thirty (30) days of the date the complaining party first obtained or had access to knowledge of the alleged unfair real estate practice, whichever is later. Contents Of Complaint: Each such complaint shall state the name and address of the complaining party or parties, the name and address of the person or persons against whom the complaint is brought and the facts upon which the alleged unfair real estate practice is based. (1992 Code)
Section 27.5 of Clarendon Hills Chapter 27 establishes a formal process for reporting unfair real estate practices. Anyone who believes they have been harmed by such a practice may submit a written complaint to the Village Clerk, who then forwards it to the Human Relations Board for review. The complaint must be filed within 30 days of the alleged violation or within 30 days of when the affected party first learned of it, whichever comes later. The complaint itself must identify all relevant parties and describe the factual basis for the allegation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 27.5 of Clarendon Hills Ch. 27, property owners and managers should be aware that residents or other affected parties have a defined window to bring formal complaints about real estate practices to the Village Clerk. Operators who maintain clear, documented records of their rental and sales practices are generally better positioned to respond to any complaint referred to the Human Relations Board. Familiarity with what constitutes an unfair real estate practice under this Chapter helps property managers ensure their day-to-day operations remain consistent with local fair housing standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 27.5 of Clarendon Hills Ch. 27 gives anyone harmed by an unfair real estate practice the right to file a written complaint with the Village Clerk, who is required to refer it to the Human Relations Board. The 30-day filing window runs from the date of the alleged violation or from the date you first learned of it, so keeping notes on dates and circumstances can be important. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clarendon Hills fair housing rules can help individuals understand what information to include in a complaint and what options may be available through the Human Relations Board process.
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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