Park Forest — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-70
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In addition to the assessment of penalties and fines, the fair housing review board may request such remedies as it deems just and reasonable to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited to the following: (a) Directing the village manager to petition the president and board of trustees to direct the village attorney to undertake such legal proceedings as permitted; (b) Directing the community relations administrator to send copies of the decision to the department of professional registration of the state, if the respondent is registered with said department and recommend appropriate disciplinary action, including, where appropriate, the suspension or revocation of the license of the respondent; and/or (c) Directing the community relations administrator to forward a copy of the decision to the board of realtors having jurisdiction over the matter for purposes of presenting the violation to a review board established to conduct hearings on fair housing ordinance violations and authorized to suspend or revoke the license of a realtor found guilty of such violation.
Park Forest's Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-70 establishes that the fair housing review board is not limited to imposing fines and penalties when it finds a violation. Beyond monetary sanctions, the board may pursue a range of remedies it considers just and reasonable, such as initiating legal proceedings through the village's own legal counsel, referring a licensed professional to the state's department of professional registration for potential disciplinary action, or forwarding its decision to the relevant board of realtors for a separate license-suspension or revocation hearing. These remedies can be pursued individually or in combination, depending on the circumstances of the case.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Park Forest should be aware that under § 54-70, a fair housing violation finding can carry consequences well beyond a fine. A compliant operator generally maintains clear, non-discriminatory policies and documentation practices that demonstrate adherence to the fair housing chapter, since the review board holds authority to refer licensed professionals—such as real estate agents or brokers—to state licensing authorities or the local board of realtors. Understanding the full scope of remedies available under § 54-70 helps operators appreciate why consistent fair housing compliance is a professional as well as a legal matter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Park Forest Ch. 54 § 54-70, tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may find that a successful complaint before the fair housing review board can result in more than a financial penalty against the respondent. The board has authority to trigger additional consequences, including referral of a licensed respondent to state professional registration authorities or to the board of realtors for potential license suspension or revocation. Tenants can learn more about how to initiate a complaint and what remedies may be available by contacting the Park Forest community relations office or a local tenant-rights organization familiar with the village's fair housing 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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