Country Club Hills — Ch. 19 Fair Housing § 19.10.06
Hearings
Operative Text
Within thirty (30) calendar days after the complaint is referred to the Fair Housing Review Board, that Board shall, upon due and reasonable notice to all parties, conduct a hearing on the complaint. Parties to the hearing shall be the complainant and respondent, and such other persons as the Fair Housing Review Board may deem appropriate. The hearing shall be open to the public. At least three (3) days before the hearing, the Fair Housing Review Board shall serve upon respondent a statement of charges and a summons requesting the attendance of named persons and the production of relevant documents and records. The parties may file such statements with the Fair Housing Review Board as they deem necessary. No fewer than five (5) of the same members of the Fair Housing Review Board must be present at all times during a hearing. The parties may appear before the Fair Housing Review Board in person or with a duly authorized representative, and may be represented by legal counsel. The parties shall have the right to subpoena and present witnesses and cross-examine witnesses, and all testimony and evidence shall be given under oath or by affirmation.
Section 19.10.06 of Country Club Hills Ch. 19 establishes the procedural framework for fair housing complaint hearings before the Fair Housing Review Board. Once a complaint is referred, the Board must hold a public hearing within 30 calendar days, with advance notice and a formal statement of charges delivered to the respondent at least three days prior. Both parties have the right to present and cross-examine witnesses under oath, submit written statements, and be represented by legal counsel or another authorized representative, and a quorum of at least five Board members must be present throughout the proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19.10.06, a respondent in a fair housing complaint can expect to receive a formal statement of charges and a summons at least three days before the scheduled hearing. Operators who are named as respondents generally review the charges carefully, gather relevant documents and records as requested, and arrange for legal counsel or an authorized representative to appear on their behalf. Because testimony is given under oath and the hearing is open to the public, respondents typically prepare to present witnesses and respond to cross-examination in a structured, formal setting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19.10.06 gives complainants meaningful procedural rights once a fair housing complaint is referred to the Fair Housing Review Board in Country Club Hills. As a party to the hearing, a complainant may appear in person or through a legal representative, submit written statements, subpoena witnesses, and cross-examine the respondent's witnesses, with all testimony taken under oath. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how these hearing procedures apply to their situation.
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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