Cal. Civ. Code § 49-2-506
Procedure Upon Decision Finding Discrimination
Operative Text
(1) If the hearings officer finds that a party against whom a complaint was filed has engaged in the discriminatory practice alleged in the complaint, the department shall order the party to refrain from engaging in the discriminatory conduct. The order may: (a) prescribe conditions on the accused's future conduct relevant to the type of discriminatory practice found; (b) require any reasonable measure to correct the discriminatory practice and to rectify any harm, pecuniary or otherwise, to the person discriminated against; (c) require a report on the manner of compliance. (2) Except as provided in 49-2-510 , the order may not require the payment of punitive damages. (3) Whenever an order or conciliation agreement requires inspection by the department for a period of time to determine if the respondent is complying with that order or agreement, the period of time may not be more than 1 year.
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-506 establishes what happens after a hearings officer determines that a respondent engaged in a discriminatory practice. The department is required to issue a cease-and-desist order and may also impose conditions on the respondent's future conduct, require corrective measures to address harm—financial or otherwise—suffered by the person discriminated against, and demand compliance reports. Punitive damages are generally off the table under this provision, and any compliance-monitoring period tied to an order or conciliation agreement is capped at one year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-506, a property owner or manager found to have engaged in a discriminatory practice faces a mandatory department order to stop that conduct, and the order can include behavioral conditions, remedial actions, and reporting requirements. Operators who maintain clear, documented fair-housing policies and consistent application procedures are generally better positioned to demonstrate compliance if a complaint is ever filed. If a conciliation agreement or monitoring order is issued, operators should be aware that the department's oversight period cannot exceed one year.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-506 gives the Montana Department of Labor and Industry authority to order a respondent found to have discriminated against you to stop the conduct, take corrective steps, and compensate you for harm—including financial harm. If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, filing a complaint with the department is one path that can trigger this process. Tenant-rights organizations in Montana can help you understand what remedies may be available and how the complaint and hearing process generally works.
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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