Country Club Hills — Ch. 19 Fair Housing § 19.9.03
Duties of the Fair Housing Review Board
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The Fair Housing Review Board shall have the responsibility to adjudicate complaints alleging violations of Article 4 and 6. The Board shall have and may exercise the following powers to implement the purposes of this ordinance. A. To hold adjudicative hearings, make findings of fact, issue orders, enforce such orders, and seek judicial and/or administrative relief with respect to any such complaints in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance; B. To subpoena witness, compel their attendance, administer oaths, take sworn testimony; and, in connection therewith, to request the production for examination of any documents relating to any matter under investigation or in question before the Board, and enforce such powers by proper petition to any court of competent jurisdiction; C. To adopt such rules and regulations as the Board may deem necessary or desirable for the conduct of its business and to carry out the purposes of this ordinance; and, D. To do such other acts as are necessary and proper to perform those duties with which the Board is charged under this ordinance.
Section 19.9.03 of Country Club Hills Chapter 19 establishes the Fair Housing Review Board as the body responsible for hearing and deciding complaints about violations of Articles 4 and 6 of the fair housing ordinance. The Board holds formal adjudicative hearings, issues findings of fact, and can issue and enforce orders. It also has the authority to subpoena witnesses, compel document production, and seek court involvement when necessary to carry out its mandate.
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Under § 19.9.03, property owners and managers operating in Country Club Hills should be aware that the Fair Housing Review Board holds binding adjudicative authority over complaints arising from Articles 4 and 6. A compliant operator generally maintains thorough records of rental transactions, communications, and policies, since the Board has the power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of documents. Operators familiar with the Board's adopted rules and procedures are better positioned to respond appropriately if a complaint is filed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19.9.03 establishes that tenants who believe their fair housing rights under Articles 4 or 6 have been violated may bring a complaint before the Country Club Hills Fair Housing Review Board. The Board has the authority to hold hearings, make formal findings, and issue enforceable orders — providing a structured administrative path for addressing alleged violations. Tenants exploring this process may benefit from reviewing the Board's own rules and regulations, or from consulting a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how the complaint process works.
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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