Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 Human Relations and Social Services § 24-84

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Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 Human Relations and Social Services § 24-84
Any person aggrieved in any manner by a violation of the provisions of this article may file a written complaint explaining his grievance to the human relations commission as outlined in article II of this chapter.
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Plain English

Section 24-84 of Pontiac's Human Relations and Social Services code establishes a formal complaint pathway for anyone who believes they have been harmed by a violation of the article's provisions. The mechanism directs aggrieved individuals to submit a written complaint to the Human Relations Commission, following the procedures set out in Article II of Chapter 24. This provision applies broadly to any person affected by a covered violation, without limiting the remedy to a particular class of complainant.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 24-84, any party — including tenants — who believes a landlord has violated the relevant article provisions may bring a written complaint before the Human Relations Commission. Property owners and managers generally maintain clear records of their practices and communications so that, if a complaint is filed under this section, they can demonstrate compliance with the article's requirements. Familiarity with the complaint procedures outlined in Article II of Chapter 24 helps operators understand the process they may be subject to.

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

For Tenants

Section 24-84 gives tenants who believe they have been harmed by a violation of this article the right to file a written complaint with the Pontiac Human Relations Commission. The complaint process is governed by Article II of Chapter 24, which outlines how grievances are to be submitted and handled. Tenants who believe their rights under this article have been violated may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to better understand the complaint procedures available to them.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 24-120
IL Muni § 24-51
IL Muni § 24-51
IL Muni § 24-83
IL Muni § 24-82
IL Muni § 24-51
IL Muni § 24-53

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