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Geneva — Title 6 Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 6-6-5

DUTIES OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION:

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Operative Text

Geneva — Title 6 Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 6-6-5
It shall be the duty of the community relations commission of the city to:
A. Receive and investigate complaints charging discrimination in the sale or lease of real estate.
B. Seek conciliation of such complaints, seek compliance by violators, hold hearings, make findings of fact, and issue recommendations and report its findings of fact in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
C. Make written reports to the city council concerning the enforcement of this chapter, including recommendations relating thereto. A report must be filed by the community relations commission at least quarterly during the year.
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Plain English

Geneva Title 6 Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 6-6-5 establishes the Community Relations Commission as the body responsible for handling fair housing complaints within the city. The Commission is charged with receiving and investigating discrimination complaints related to real estate sales or leases, attempting to resolve those complaints through conciliation, and conducting hearings when necessary. It must also report its findings and enforcement activities to the city council at least four times per year.

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For Property Managers

Under Geneva Title 6 Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 6-6-5, property owners and managers operating in Geneva should be aware that the Community Relations Commission has formal authority to receive complaints, investigate allegations of discrimination, and pursue compliance from those found to be in violation. Operators who follow fair housing practices in their leasing and sales processes are generally better positioned if a complaint is filed and the Commission initiates an investigation. Maintaining clear, consistent, and non-discriminatory policies in all real estate transactions is a hallmark of compliant property management under this framework.

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

For Tenants

Geneva Title 6 Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 6-6-5 gives tenants and prospective buyers a formal avenue to report housing discrimination by filing a complaint directly with the Community Relations Commission. The Commission is empowered to investigate those complaints, seek conciliation on the complainant's behalf, hold hearings, and issue findings of fact. Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination in the sale or lease of real estate may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to understand the full range of options available under this chapter.

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 § 6-6-4

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