Cal. Civ. Code § 959.2
Injunctions
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If the Commission concludes, at any time following the filing of a complaint under this act, that prompt judicial action is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm, the Commission may commence an action in Commonwealth Court or the appropriate court of common pleas, and that court may grant an appropriate preliminary or special injunction pending final disposition of the complaint. Any such order or relief shall be granted in accordance with Rule 1531 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
Under 43 P.S. § 959.2, Pennsylvania's Human Relations Commission has the authority to seek emergency court relief before a housing discrimination complaint is fully resolved. If the Commission determines that waiting for a final decision would allow serious, irreversible harm to occur, it may ask either Commonwealth Court or a local court of common pleas to issue a preliminary or special injunction. Any such injunction must follow the procedural requirements set out in Rule 1531 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 43 P.S. § 959.2 means that once a complaint is filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the Commission is not required to wait for a full hearing before seeking court intervention. Operators who are the subject of a complaint may find themselves subject to a court-ordered injunction relatively quickly if the Commission believes ongoing conduct poses an immediate threat of irreparable harm. Compliant operators generally ensure their practices align with fair housing standards from the outset, since this provision creates a pathway for rapid judicial action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 43 P.S. § 959.2, if you have filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and believe that ongoing discriminatory conduct is causing you immediate and serious harm, the Commission itself has the power to seek emergency court relief on your behalf without waiting for the full complaint process to conclude. This provision means that the process is not limited to a slow administrative timeline when urgent circumstances exist. Tenants who believe they are experiencing ongoing harm may wish to communicate the urgency of their situation clearly to the Commission or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission procedures.
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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