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Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-189

Appeals

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
EffinghamFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-189
Any person aggrieved by any action or inaction of the commission may appeal to the circuit court and seek appropriate relief in accordance with the rovisions of the Administrative Review Act.
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Plain English

Section 17-189 of Effingham's Fair Housing ordinance establishes a formal appeal pathway for anyone who believes the commission acted improperly or failed to act when it should have. Under this provision, such a person may bring their grievance to the circuit court and request whatever relief the court finds appropriate. The appeal process follows the procedures set out in the Administrative Review Act.

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For Property Managers

Under § 17-189, a landlord who disagrees with a commission decision or believes the commission failed to act appropriately has the right to seek review in circuit court. Operators who receive adverse rulings from the fair housing commission generally document the proceedings carefully, as that record forms the basis of any Administrative Review Act appeal. Understanding this appeals mechanism is part of staying informed about the full scope of rights and obligations under Ch. 17 Art. VI.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 17-189 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties a defined legal avenue to challenge commission actions or inactions they believe were improper. If a fair housing complaint did not result in a satisfactory outcome, this provision allows the affected person to seek review in circuit court under the Administrative Review Act. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Effingham's fair housing process can help explain what this appeals pathway generally involves.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 17-139
IL Muni § 17-181
IL Muni § 17-186
IL Muni § 17-184

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