Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:610
Injunctions
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The City Attorney may commence a civil action to obtain injunctive relief to prevent conduct prohibited by this chapter or to enforce a conciliation agreement.
Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:610, the City Attorney has the authority to file a civil lawsuit seeking a court order—known as injunctive relief—to stop conduct that violates the chapter's fair chance housing rules or to compel compliance with a conciliation agreement. This provision gives the city a direct legal tool to halt ongoing prohibited behavior, rather than relying solely on fines or administrative remedies. The injunction mechanism operates independently of any individual complaint and can be used whenever the City Attorney determines that court intervention is warranted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:610 should be aware that the City Attorney can seek a court-issued injunction to stop any practices that violate the chapter's fair chance housing requirements. Compliant operators generally maintain consistent, documented screening policies that align with the chapter's standards, reducing the risk of being subject to civil action. Honoring the terms of any conciliation agreement reached through the city's process is also part of operating in accordance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:610 provides tenants with an important backdrop protection: if a landlord engages in conduct prohibited by the fair chance housing chapter, the City Attorney—not just an individual complainant—can go to court to stop that conduct through an injunction. This means that even where an individual's administrative complaint is pending or a conciliation agreement has been reached, the city retains independent authority to enforce compliance. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been violated may wish to contact the city's relevant office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what enforcement options, including this injunctive mechanism, may be available.
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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