Rock Falls — Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-38
Appeals
Operative Text
Any person aggrieved by any action or inaction of the city attorney pursuant to this article may appeal to the circuit court and seek appropriate relief in accordance with the provisions of the administrative review law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq.).
Section 12-38 of Rock Falls Chapter 12 Human Relations establishes a formal appeal pathway for individuals who believe the city attorney acted improperly—or failed to act—under this article. Such a person may bring their grievance to the circuit court and request whatever relief the court finds appropriate, following the procedures set out in Illinois's Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq.). This provision ensures that administrative decisions under the Human Relations article are subject to judicial oversight.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-38, property owners and managers should be aware that any city attorney action or inaction affecting them under this article can be challenged in circuit court through the administrative review process. Operators who maintain thorough records of their interactions with the city attorney and any related correspondence are generally better positioned to participate in such proceedings if they arise. Familiarity with the timelines and procedures of the Illinois Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq.) is relevant to understanding how this appeal process works.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-38 gives tenants and other aggrieved individuals the right to appeal city attorney actions or failures to act under this article by filing in circuit court under the Illinois Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq.). This means judicial review is available as a check on administrative decisions that may affect housing rights under Rock Falls Ch. 12. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help individuals understand what the administrative review process involves and what forms of relief may be available through the circuit court.
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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