Country Club Hills — Ch. 19 Fair Housing § 19.10.01
Complaints
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Any person may allege that a violation of Article 4 or Article 5 has occurred, or that a violation will occur and cause irrevocable injury, by filing with the Community Relations Director, within one hundred eighty (180) days of the alleged violation, a written verified complaint setting forth his or her grievance. Any complaint initiated by the Community Relations Director shall be signed by him. The complaint shall state, on a printed form made available by the City, the name and address of the complainant, the name and address of the person(s) alleged to have committed a violation of Article 4 or Article 6 and the particular facts there, and such other information as may be required by the Community Relations Director. A complaint may be amended at any time.
Section 19.10.01 of Country Club Hills Ch. 19 Fair Housing establishes the process for filing a complaint alleging a violation of the city's fair housing articles. Any person who believes a violation has occurred—or is about to occur and would cause irrevocable harm—may submit a written, verified complaint to the Community Relations Director within 180 days of the alleged violation. The complaint must be filed on a city-provided form and include identifying information about both the complainant and the accused party, along with the relevant facts; it can be amended at any time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19.10.01, property owners and managers should be aware that any person—not just a direct party—may file a fair housing complaint against them with the Community Relations Director. Operators who maintain clear, documented records of their housing decisions and practices are generally better positioned to respond to complaints filed on the city's official form. Staying informed about the requirements of Articles 4 and 5 helps ensure that day-to-day operations remain consistent with Country Club Hills' fair housing standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19.10.01 gives tenants and prospective tenants the right to file a written, verified complaint with the Country Club Hills Community Relations Director if they believe a fair housing violation under Article 4 or Article 5 has occurred or is imminent. Complaints must be submitted within 180 days of the alleged violation using the printed form available from the City, and they may be amended at any time after filing. Tenants who are unsure about the process or their rights under Ch. 19 Fair Housing may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider 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.
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