Cal. Civ. Code § 910-2-7-11
Civil penalties
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Sec. 11. (a) The ICRC, or an administrative law judge (ALJ) acting on behalf of the ICRC, may assess a civil penalty in the amount set under IC 22-9.5-6-15 against any respondent for each separate and distinct discriminatory housing practice. (b) For purposes of this section, "separate and distinct discriminatory housing practice" means a single, continuous uninterrupted transaction or occurrence that violates IC 22-9.5. Even if the transaction or occurrence violates: (1) more than one (1) provision of IC 22-9.5; (2) a provision more than once; or (3) the fair housing rights of more than one (1) person; it constitutes only one (1) separate and distinct discriminatory housing practice. (c) In determining the amount of civil penalty to be assessed against a respondent for each separate and distinct discriminatory housing practice the respondent committed, the ICRC or ALJ shall consider the factors set out in 24 CFR 180.671(c)(1). (d) If the ICRC or ALJ finds any respondent to have committed a housing related hate act, the ICRC or ALJ shall take this fact into account in favor of imposing a maximum civil penalty under the factors identified in subsection (c). (e) For purposes of this section, "housing related hate act" means a discriminatory housing practice act under IC 22-9.5 and any act that constitutes, or is accompanied or characterized by: (1) actual violence, assault, bodily harm, or harm to property; (2) intimidation or coercion that has those elements; or (3) the threat or commission of an action intended to assist or be part of a housing related hate act. (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the ICRC or an ALJ to assess an amount less than the maximum civil penalty in a nonhate act case, where the ICRC or ALJ finds that the factors identified in subsection (c) warrant the assessment of a maximum civil penalty.
Section 910-2-7-11 of 910 IAC 2 establishes the framework under which the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) or an administrative law judge (ALJ) may impose civil penalties on parties found to have committed discriminatory housing practices. Each 'separate and distinct discriminatory housing practice' — defined as a single, continuous transaction or occurrence — counts as one violation for penalty purposes, even if it touches multiple legal provisions or affects more than one person. When a violation involves a 'housing related hate act,' meaning conduct accompanied by violence, intimidation, or threats, decision-makers are directed to weigh that fact toward imposing the maximum available penalty. The penalty amount in any case is determined by reference to the factors outlined in 24 CFR 180.671(c)(1), as incorporated by this provision.
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Under 910 IAC 2 § 910-2-7-11, property owners and managers who are found to have engaged in discriminatory housing practices may face civil penalties assessed by the ICRC or an ALJ, with the amount calibrated to the factors in 24 CFR 180.671(c)(1). Compliant operators generally maintain consistent, documented, non-discriminatory policies for tenant screening, advertising, and all housing transactions to avoid conduct that could be characterized as a discriminatory housing practice under IC 22-9.5. Operators should be aware that conduct involving violence, intimidation, or threats in a housing context may be classified as a 'housing related hate act' under this section, which directs decision-makers to favor the maximum civil penalty.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 910-2-7-11 of 910 IAC 2 provides that tenants or applicants who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices may pursue a complaint before the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, which has authority to assess civil penalties against respondents found to have violated IC 22-9.5. If the conduct involved violence, intimidation, or threats, this provision specifically directs the ICRC or ALJ to consider that fact in favor of imposing the maximum penalty. Individuals seeking to understand their options may consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Indiana fair housing law to learn about available complaint processes and remedies.
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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