South Chicago Heights — Ch. 30 Fair Housing § 30-65
Conciliation
Operative Text
When a conciliation conference is determined necessary, the chairman shall: (a) Notify the complainant and respondent of the time, place, and date of the conciliation session at least ten days prior thereto, and either or both parties shall appear at the conciliation session in person or by attorney; and (b) Attempt by all accepted methods of conciliation and lawful persuasion to resolve the grievance delineated in the complaint; and (c) If, within 60 calendar days after a charge has been received or initiated by the administering agency, the chairman determines that attempts at conciliation would not be in furtherance of the objectives of this chapter, or that the complaint cannot be resolved conciliation, the chairman shall so report to the administering agency. The administering agency shall, within 30 calendar days of referral, refer the complaint to the adjudicative agency for a hearing.
South Chicago Heights Ch. 30 Fair Housing § 30-65 establishes a structured conciliation process for fair housing complaints. When the chairman determines a conciliation conference is needed, both the complainant and respondent must receive at least ten days' notice and may appear in person or through an attorney. If conciliation cannot resolve the matter within 60 calendar days of the charge being received, the chairman reports this to the administering agency, which then has 30 days to refer the complaint to an adjudicative agency for a formal hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-65, a respondent named in a fair housing complaint may be called to participate in a conciliation conference with at least ten days' advance notice. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to such notices, appear at the session either personally or through legal representation, and engage in good-faith efforts to resolve the grievance. If conciliation does not succeed, the matter can be escalated to a formal adjudicative hearing, making early engagement in the process an important operational consideration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 30-65 gives complainants the right to participate in a conciliation conference, with notice provided at least ten days in advance, and allows them to appear with an attorney. If the process does not resolve the complaint within 60 calendar days, the administering agency is required to refer the matter to an adjudicative agency within 30 days for a formal hearing. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the full range of options available under this chapter.
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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