§ 16-123-333. Effect of a commission order
An Arkansas Fair Housing Commission order under § 16-123-331 does not affect any contract, sale, encumbrance, or lease that: (1) Was consummated before the commission issued the order; and (2) Involved a bona fide purchaser, encumbrancer, or tenant who did not have actual notice of the charge filed under this subchapter.
§ 16-123-334. Licensed or regulated businesses
If the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission issues an order with respect to a discriminatory housing practice that occurred in the course of a business subject to a licensing or regulation by a government agency, the commission, not later than thirty (30) days after the issuance of the order, shall send copies of the findings of […]
§ 16-123-335. Cooperation with state and federal agencies
(a) The Arkansas Fair Housing Commission is encouraged to cooperate with the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the United States Attorney General in the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., as in effect January 1, 2001, and may assist the United States Secretary […]
§ 16-123-336. Civil action
(a) An aggrieved person may file a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the respondent resides not later than two (2) years after the occurrence or the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this subchapter, whichever occurs last, […]
§ 16-123-321. Conciliation
(a) The Director of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, during the period beginning with the filing of a complaint and ending with the filing of a charge or a dismissal by the director or the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, to the extent feasible, shall engage in conciliation with respect to the complaint. (b) A conciliation […]
§ 16-123-337. Court-appointed attorney
On application by a person alleging a discriminatory housing practice or by a person against whom a discriminatory housing practice is alleged, the court may appoint an attorney for the person to the extent provided by applicable law concerning indigents in civil actions.
§ 16-123-322. Temporary or preliminary relief
(a) If the Director of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission concludes at any time following the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, and after consultation with the office of the Attorney General, the director may authorize the filing by the Attorney General of […]
§ 16-123-338. Relief
In a civil action under this subchapter, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may award to the plaintiff: (1) Compensatory and punitive damages; (2) Reasonable attorney’s fees; (3) Court costs; and (4) Subject to § 16-123-339, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining […]
§ 16-123-323. Investigative report
(a) The Director of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission shall prepare a final investigative report showing: (1) The names and dates of contacts with witnesses; (2) A summary of correspondence and other contacts with the aggrieved person and the respondent showing the dates of the correspondence and contacts; (3) A summary description of other pertinent […]
§ 16-123-339. Effect if relief granted
Relief granted under this subchapter does not affect a contract, sale encumbrance, or lease that: (1) Was consummated before the granting of the relief; and (2) Involved a bona fide purchaser, encumbrancer, or tenant who did not have actual notice of the filing of a complaint under this subchapter or a civil action under this […]