Harwood Heights — Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.080
Hearing decision
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When all testimony has been taken, the board shall render its decision in a written report with findings of fact that shall be served upon the complainant and the respondent by certified mail within fifteen (15) calendar days following the close of the hearing.
Under Harwood Heights Title 19 Fair Housing § 19.20.080, once a fair housing hearing concludes and all testimony has been received, the board is required to issue a written decision that includes findings of fact. This written report must be delivered to both the person who filed the complaint and the person accused of the violation by certified mail, and it must be sent within fifteen calendar days after the hearing closes. The provision establishes a firm procedural timeline and a formal method of delivery for the board's ruling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19.20.080, a respondent in a fair housing hearing before the Harwood Heights board can expect to receive the board's written decision, including its findings of fact, via certified mail within fifteen calendar days of the hearing's close. Operators who have been named as respondents in a complaint generally keep records of all hearing-related correspondence and monitor certified mail carefully during this window. Being aware of this timeline helps property managers stay prepared to review the decision and understand any next steps that may follow from the board's findings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19.20.080 establishes that a complainant is entitled to receive the board's written decision, complete with findings of fact, by certified mail within fifteen calendar days after the hearing ends. Tenants who have filed a fair housing complaint with the Harwood Heights board can use this provision to track whether the decision was delivered within the required timeframe. If the written report is not received within that window, consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Harwood Heights fair housing procedures may help clarify available options.
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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