Section 20-1104 – Making Complaint Maliciously
(a) This section does not affect the right of a respondent to bring a civil action against a person that has filed a complaint under Subtitle 10, Part I of this title. (b) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: (1) the person has claimed to be aggrieved under Subtitle 10, Part I of this title; (2) the […]
Section 20-1201 – “Prevailing Party” Defined
In this subtitle, “prevailing party” has the meaning as judicially determined under 42 U.S.C. § 1988.
Section 20-1202 – Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties
(a) This section applies only in Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. (b) In accordance with this section, a person that is subjected to a discriminatory act prohibited by the county code may bring and maintain a civil action against the person that committed the alleged discriminatory act for damages, injunctive relief, or other civil […]
Section 20-1203 – Baltimore County
(a) This section applies only in Baltimore County. (b) In accordance with this section, a person that is employed by an employer with fewer than 15 employees and that is subjected to a discriminatory act prohibited by the county code may bring and maintain a civil action against the employer that committed the alleged discriminatory act for […]
Section 20-1029 – Final Decision and Order
(a) (1) In accordance with the Commission’s regulations, the Commission shall: (i) review any findings, conclusions, or orders issued under § 20–1028 of this subtitle; and (ii) issue a final order. (2) If a timely appeal of the findings, conclusions, or orders issued under § 20–1028 of this subtitle is not filed with the Commission in accordance with the Commission’s […]
Section 20-1030 – Judicial Review
(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, any party aggrieved by a final order for relief under § 20–1029 of this subtitle may obtain judicial review of the order in accordance with the provisions for judicial review under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article. (b) A petition for judicial review shall be filed […]
Section 20-1031 – Petition to Enforce Commission’s Order
(a) (1) The Commission may file a petition for the enforcement of an order of the Commission and for appropriate temporary relief or a restraining order. (2) The petition shall be filed in the circuit court for the county where the discriminatory housing practice is alleged to have occurred or where any respondent resides or transacts business. (3) The […]
Section 20-1032 – Civil Action by Commission on Behalf of Aggrieved Person
(a) (1) If an election is made under § 20–1026 of this subtitle, the Commission shall commence and maintain a civil action seeking relief under subsection (b) of this section on behalf of the aggrieved person. (2) The action shall be: (i) commenced within 60 days after the election is made; and (ii) filed in the circuit court for the […]
Section 20-1033 – Attorney’s Fees and Costs
In an administrative proceeding under § 20–1027 of this subtitle, a court proceeding arising from the administrative proceeding, or a civil action under § 20–1032 of this subtitle, the administrative law judge or the court may allow the prevailing party, including the Commission, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Section 20-1034 – Regulations
The Office of Administrative Hearings and the Commission shall adopt regulations to implement §§ 20–1026 through 20–1033 of this subtitle.