Park Forest — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-66
Hearing on complaint
Operative Text
Within 15 days of receiving a complaint from the community relations administrator, the fair housing review board shall, upon due and reasonable notice to all parties, schedule a hearing on the complaint. The hearing shall be scheduled no sooner than 30 days from the date of the notice, nor later than 60 days from the date of the notice. All parties shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel and shall have the right to call witnesses on their own behalf and to cross-examine witnesses. Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath or affirmation and a transcript shall be made and filed in the office of the community relations administrator. At least three members of the fair housing review board must attend all proceedings. These three members must be the same three members throughout the proceedings, though others may attend as they wish.
Park Forest's Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-66 establishes the procedural framework for fair housing complaint hearings. Once the community relations administrator forwards a complaint, the fair housing review board must schedule a hearing within 15 days, with the actual hearing taking place between 30 and 60 days after notice is given to all parties. The proceeding is formal: testimony is given under oath, a transcript is created and filed, and all parties may have legal representation, call witnesses, and cross-examine opposing witnesses. A quorum of at least three consistent board members must be present throughout the entire proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-66, a property owner or manager named in a fair housing complaint should expect to receive formal, reasonable notice of a scheduled hearing within the timeframes the provision sets out. Compliant operators generally ensure they are prepared to participate in a formal evidentiary proceeding—including arranging for legal counsel if desired and identifying any witnesses they may wish to call. Keeping organized records related to the complaint is a practice that supports meaningful participation in the hearing process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-66 of Park Forest's Human Relations chapter gives complainants the right to participate fully in a formal hearing before the fair housing review board, including the right to be represented by legal counsel and to call and cross-examine witnesses. Tenants who have filed a fair housing complaint can expect the board to schedule the hearing within the timeframes the provision specifies, and they are entitled to have testimony recorded in an official transcript filed with the community relations administrator. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local fair housing procedures can help individuals understand what to expect from the § 54-66 hearing process.
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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