Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-210
Report; decision
Operative Text
(a) The community relations commission shall issue a written decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the public hearing and if practicable, not later than one year after the date of receipt of the complaint. The decision shall include a summary of the testimony, exhibits admitted into evidence, and a finding of whether a violation of this article was proven by a preponderance of the evidence. If a violation is found, the decision shall also contain an order of the relief that may include one or more of the elements provided for in division 8 of this article. If it is not practicable to issue the decision within one year of the date of receipt of the complaint, the community relations commission shall notify the complainant and respondent, in writing, of the reasons for not doing so. (b) If the administrator determines that a respondent has not complied in a timely manner with the decision, the administrator shall refer the matter to the municipal attorney who shall seek judicial enforcement of the decision.
Under Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-210, the Community Relations Commission is required to issue a written decision within 30 days after a public hearing concludes, and generally within one year of receiving a complaint. The decision must summarize testimony and evidence, and state whether a violation was proven by a preponderance of the evidence. If a violation is found, the decision may include one or more forms of relief as outlined in division 8 of the article, and if a respondent fails to comply with the decision, the matter can be referred to the municipal attorney for judicial enforcement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-210, a respondent named in a complaint before the Community Relations Commission is expected to comply with any decision issued in a timely manner. Operators who receive an adverse decision should be aware that non-compliance can trigger a referral to the municipal attorney, who may seek court enforcement of the order. Keeping records of any steps taken in response to a Commission decision is a practice consistent with demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-210 establishes that complainants are entitled to a written decision summarizing the evidence and findings from their hearing, typically within one year of filing. If the Commission cannot meet that timeline, it must notify both parties in writing explaining the delay. Tenants who believe a respondent is not following through on a Commission decision may wish to contact the Commission or a local tenant-rights organization to understand how the judicial enforcement referral process under § 54-210(b) works.
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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