Niles — Ch. 58 Human Relations § 58-72
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(a) Investigation; conciliation conference; report. The village manager or his designee shall investigate immediately every such complaint filed. If the village manager determines that the respondent has not engaged in any unlawful practice, he shall state his findings of fact in writing and dismiss the complaint. If the village manager determines that probable cause of a violation exists, he shall set a date for a conciliation conference. At such conference the village manager shall interview the complainant and the person against whom the complaint has been directed and shall attempt to resolve the complaint by all proper methods of conciliation and persuasion. At the conclusion of the conference, the village manager shall render a written report and recommendations to the board of trustees, copies of which shall be served by certified mail upon the complainant and the respondent. (b) Methods of enforcement. If the board of trustees shall have determined that probable cause of a violation of this chapter exists and if the conciliation efforts shall not have resulted in a settlement of the complaint, the board shall enforce the provisions of this article in one or more of the following ways: (1) Direct the village attorney to file with the state department of professional regulation a complaint against any real estate broker or salesperson found guilty of violating any provision of this chapter, seeking suspension or revocation of the certificate of registration issued to such broker by the state. (2) Impose a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $1,000.00.
Niles Ch. 58 § 58-72 establishes a two-stage enforcement process for human relations complaints. First, the village manager investigates the complaint, holds a conciliation conference if probable cause is found, and submits a written report to the board of trustees. If conciliation fails and the board of trustees confirms probable cause, the village may impose a fine ranging from $100 to $1,000 and/or refer a licensed real estate broker or salesperson to the state department of professional regulation for possible suspension or revocation of their license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Niles Ch. 58 § 58-72, property owners and managers who are the subject of a human relations complaint can expect to be notified by certified mail and invited to participate in a conciliation conference with the village manager. Operators who engage cooperatively in that process and reach a settlement avoid the board of trustees enforcement stage entirely. If the matter proceeds to the board, compliant operators should be aware that outcomes can include fines up to $1,000 and, for licensed real estate professionals, referral to the state department of professional regulation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Niles Ch. 58 § 58-72 gives tenants who believe they have experienced an unlawful practice a formal complaint pathway through the village manager's office, which is required to investigate promptly. If the village manager finds probable cause, a conciliation conference is scheduled where the tenant's concerns are heard directly, and a written report is sent to both parties by certified mail. If conciliation does not resolve the matter, the board of trustees can impose fines or pursue license action against a real estate professional; tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of options available under this article.
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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