Hazel Crest — Ch. 14 Housing § 14-54
Hearing decisions
Operative Text
Only those members of the fair housing review board who have attended all hearings on the complaint shall participate in the determination of the complaint. Within fifteen (15) days of the close of the hearing, the decision shall be rendered, at a meeting open to the public, in the form of a written order which shall include findings of fact, a statement of whether the respondent has violated this article, and such remedial actions as the fair housing review board may order pursuant to section 14-55 . The order shall be served upon the parties by certified mail within fifteen (15) days of the public meeting. The order shall be available for public inspection, and a copy shall be provided to any person upon request and payment of reproduction costs.
Under Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing § 14-54, only board members who attended every hearing session on a fair housing complaint may vote on its outcome. The board must issue a written decision—including findings of fact and any remedial orders—within fifteen days of the hearing's close, at a public meeting, and then serve that written order on all parties by certified mail within fifteen days of that meeting. The final order is a public record that anyone may inspect or obtain a copy of upon paying reproduction costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers named as respondents in a fair housing complaint under § 14-54 should be aware that the fair housing review board's written order will be delivered to them by certified mail within the timeframes set out in this section. Compliant operators generally maintain current mailing addresses with the board so that service of any order is received promptly and remedial deadlines are not inadvertently missed. Keeping records of all hearing attendance and correspondence related to the complaint is a standard practice for managing any obligations that may arise from the board's written findings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you have filed a fair housing complaint in Hazel Crest, § 14-54 gives you the right to receive the board's written decision—including findings of fact and any remedial actions ordered—by certified mail after the public meeting at which it is announced. The order is also a public record, meaning you or anyone else may request a copy from the board upon paying reproduction costs. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local fair housing procedures can help you understand what the board's findings mean and what general options exist if you believe the process was not followed correctly.
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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