South Chicago Heights — Ch. 30 Fair Housing § 30-81
Appeal procedures
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Any person aggrieved by the decision of the adjudicative agency, shall have the right to appeal in accordance with the following procedure: (a) First, initial reconsideration by the full board of adjudicative agency. This appeal shall initiated by filing with the administrator, within seven calendar days of the decision, a written statement, under oath, setting forth specifically the grounds for reconsideration. These grounds shall be supported by argument and served on all parties at the time they are filed with the administrator. The adjudicative agency, after reviewing the statement shall: (1) Render a revised decision notifying all parties within 14 calendar days of the filing of the statement for initial reconsideration; or (2) Issue and serve on all parties a written order for rehearing the case, citing the cause and additional evidence; or (3) Uphold the decision. (b) Second, appeal to the president and board of trustees in cases where the adjudicative agency decision has been upheld. The appeal shall be initiated within seven calendar days of the initial decision or the upholding of the initial decision, by filing with the adjudicative agency a written statement as delineated in subsection (a) above. After reviewing the statement and hearing record, the president and board of trustees, shall: (1) Render a revised decision notifying all parties within 30 calendar days of the filing of the appeal statement; or (2) Issue and serve on all parties a written order for rehearing the case, citing the cause and additional evidence; or (3) Uphold the decision of the adjudicative agency. The decision of the president and board of trustees on such appeal shall be final. (c) After a decision by the president and board of trustees the aggrieved person may apply for judicial review under writ of certiorara.
South Chicago Heights Ch. 30 Fair Housing § 30-81 establishes a multi-step appeal process for anyone who disagrees with a fair housing decision issued by the adjudicative agency. The process moves first through an internal reconsideration by the full board, then to the village's president and board of trustees if the original decision is upheld, and finally allows for judicial review by writ of certiorari once the board of trustees has issued its ruling. Each stage has strict written-filing requirements and calendar deadlines that must be met to advance the appeal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-81, property owners or managers who receive an adverse fair housing ruling from the adjudicative agency should be aware that the opposing party holds the same appeal rights they do, meaning a decision in an operator's favor could also be reconsidered. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of all proceedings and correspondence so they can respond promptly to any written statements filed within the seven-day reconsideration window. Staying informed of each stage's deadlines—14 days for initial reconsideration, 30 days at the board-of-trustees level—helps operators participate effectively in the process outlined in § 30-81.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 30-81 gives any person aggrieved by a fair housing decision the right to seek reconsideration, first before the full adjudicative agency board and then before the village president and board of trustees if the initial decision stands. Tenants exercising this right must file a sworn written statement with the administrator within seven calendar days of the decision, clearly stating the grounds for reconsideration and serving copies on all parties. If the board of trustees ultimately upholds the decision, § 30-81 preserves the option to seek judicial review by writ of certiorari; tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help individuals understand what each stage of this process generally involves.
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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