Hinckley — Ch. 38 Human Relations § 38-39
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Any person aggrieved by an unlawful practice prohibited by this article may file a complaint with the village attorney within 30 days after the aggrieved person becomes aware of the alleged unlawful practice, and in no event more than 60 days after the alleged unlawful practice occurred. The village attorney or his duly authorized representative shall investigate each complaint and attempt to resolve each complaint. Failure to achieve a resolution acceptable to both parties and compliance with this article shall cause the village attorney to forward the complaint and his findings to appropriate state and federal officials.
Section 38-39 of Hinckley's Human Relations ordinance establishes a complaint procedure for individuals who believe they have experienced an unlawful discriminatory practice. A complaint must be filed with the village attorney within 30 days of becoming aware of the alleged violation, and no later than 60 days after the practice occurred. The village attorney investigates the complaint and attempts to broker a resolution; if no mutually acceptable resolution is reached, the matter is referred to appropriate state and federal authorities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 38-39, property owners and managers operating in Hinckley should be aware that a complaint alleging an unlawful practice can be filed with the village attorney and will trigger a formal investigation. Operators who maintain clear, documented policies and records of their practices are generally better positioned to participate constructively in the village attorney's resolution process. If the village attorney cannot achieve a resolution, the matter may be escalated to state and federal officials, broadening the scope of potential review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 38-39 gives individuals who believe they have experienced an unlawful practice the right to file a complaint with the Hinckley village attorney, but the filing window is strict — 30 days from when you became aware of the practice, and never more than 60 days from when it occurred. The village attorney is required to investigate and attempt to resolve the complaint, and if no resolution is reached, the findings are forwarded to state and federal officials who may have additional enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois fair housing law can help individuals understand how this local procedure interacts with state and federal complaint processes.
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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