Ely, Nev., Mun. Code ch. 9-10 § 9-10-4
PENALTY
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Anyone convicted of violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing contained herein shall prevent a person from exercising any right or seeking any remedy to which he might otherwise be entitled or from filing a complaint with any appropriate governmental agency. (Ord. 461, 6-10-1991; amd. Ord. 746, 8-18-2022)
Ely ch. 9-10 Fair Housing § 9-10-4 establishes that a conviction for violating any part of Chapter 9-10 constitutes a misdemeanor under local law. The provision also makes clear that pursuing a criminal conviction does not foreclose other legal remedies or the filing of complaints with relevant government agencies. In other words, the criminal penalty and civil or administrative options can coexist independently.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-10-4, property owners and managers who are found to have violated Ely's Fair Housing chapter face misdemeanor criminal liability upon conviction. Operators who maintain fair housing compliance programs, train staff on prohibited conduct, and document nondiscriminatory practices are generally better positioned to avoid the violations that trigger this penalty provision. Because § 9-10-4 does not limit other remedies, a single incident could give rise to both criminal and civil or administrative proceedings simultaneously.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-10-4 of Ely's Fair Housing ordinance gives individuals who believe their fair housing rights have been violated multiple avenues to pursue: the provision explicitly preserves the right to seek any remedy otherwise available and to file a complaint with an appropriate governmental agency. This means a tenant is not limited to waiting for a criminal prosecution — civil claims and agency complaints remain open paths regardless of whether a misdemeanor charge is pursued. Tenant-rights organizations and local or state fair housing agencies can help individuals understand which options may be available under § 9-10-4 and related law.
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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