Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-25

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Mascoutah — Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-25
(a) The city council shall be empowered to order any person found to be engaging in an unfair housing practice to cease and desist from such practice, upon such terms as shall be necessary and proper for the enforcement of this Code.
(b) The city council shall be empowered at the conclusion of proceedings held under section 13-1-24 , to direct the city attorney to do any one or more of the following:
(1) To institute and prosecute proceedings to enforce, against any person found in violation of this Code, the fine provided for in section 13-1-27 below;
(2) To apply to any court of competent jurisdiction;
(a) For an order restraining any person from violating any provision of this Code.
(b) For such other or further relief as may seem to the court appropriate for the enforcement of this Code and the elimination of violations hereof.
(3) To petition or institute proceedings with the department of registration and education for the purpose of causing the department to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license granted by such department to any real estate broker or real estate salesman found to have violated any provision of this Code.
(4) In the case of any unlawful housing practice or violation of this Code by any person in the course of performing under a contract or subcontract with the state or any political subdivision or agency thereof, or with the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, to petition or institute proceedings with such contracting agency for the purpose of causing it to terminate such contract or any portion thereof, either absolutely or on condition of compliance with the provisions of this Code.
(c) The city council may issue such cease and desist orders and may direct such action by the city attorney, as shall be necessary for the enforcement of this Code.
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Plain English

Mascoutah's Ch. 13 Fair Housing Code § 13-1-25 establishes the enforcement powers available to the city council when a person is found to have engaged in an unfair housing practice. The city council may issue cease-and-desist orders and direct the city attorney to pursue court injunctions, fines under § 13-1-27, license revocations for real estate professionals, or contract terminations for government contractors who violate the Code. These remedies can be applied individually or in combination, depending on the nature of the violation found after proceedings under § 13-1-24.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Mascoutah should be aware that § 13-1-25 gives the city council broad authority to respond to fair housing violations. A compliant operator generally ensures that all leasing, advertising, and sales practices conform to the Fair Housing Code so as to avoid cease-and-desist orders, court-ordered injunctions, or referral to the city attorney for prosecution of fines. Those who hold real estate licenses or perform work under government contracts face the additional risk of license action or contract termination under this provision.

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

For Tenants

Under § 13-1-25, tenants who believe they have experienced an unfair housing practice in Mascoutah have the backing of a code that empowers the city council to take meaningful corrective action. After proceedings under § 13-1-24, the city council can direct the city attorney to seek court relief, pursue fines, or move to revoke a violating real estate professional's license. Tenants may consider contacting the city, a local fair housing organization, or a tenant-rights group to learn about how to initiate or participate in the complaint process under this Code.

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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IL Muni § 13-1-24
IL Muni § 13-1-27
IL Muni § 13-1-24
IL Muni § 13-1-2

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