Grand Rapids — Ch. 176 Human Rights § 9.969
Injunctions
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The City Attorney's Office may commence a civil action to obtain injunctive relief to prevent discrimination prohibited by City Code and this Chapter, to reverse the effects of such discrimination, or to enforce a mediation agreement.
Under Grand Rapids Ch. 176 Human Rights § 9.969, the City Attorney's Office holds authority to file a civil lawsuit seeking an injunction — a court order — to stop discriminatory conduct prohibited by the City Code, to undo the effects of past discrimination, or to enforce a mediation agreement that was previously reached. This provision is a civil enforcement tool, not a criminal one, and it operates independently of any individual complaint process. The remedy sought can be forward-looking (preventing future discrimination) or backward-looking (reversing harm already done).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Grand Rapids Ch. 176 Human Rights § 9.969 means that property owners and managers can face a civil action initiated by the City Attorney's Office — not just a complaint from an individual — if their practices are found to violate the City's human rights provisions. Compliant operators generally maintain non-discriminatory policies in tenant selection, lease terms, and property management, and they honor any mediation agreements they enter into. Being subject to an injunction can result in court-ordered changes to business practices, making consistent compliance with Ch. 176 a practical operational priority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Grand Rapids Ch. 176 Human Rights § 9.969 establishes that the City Attorney's Office can act as an independent enforcement arm, pursuing injunctive relief in court even when an individual tenant is not the one bringing the lawsuit. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination prohibited by Ch. 176 may report the conduct to the City's human rights office, which can trigger this kind of city-initiated civil action. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Grand Rapids human rights law can help individuals understand how this provision interacts with other complaint and enforcement pathways 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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