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 20-1032 – 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.
Section 20-1035 – Civil Action by Aggrieved Person
(a) In accordance with this section, an aggrieved person may commence a civil action in an appropriate State court to obtain appropriate relief for an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this part. (b) (1) The action shall be filed within 2 years after the later of the occurrence or […]
Section 20-1036 – Civil Action by Commission in Public Interest
(a) The Commission may commence a civil action in the appropriate circuit court if the Commission has probable cause to believe that: (1) (i) a person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights granted by this part and Subtitle 7 of this title; […]
Section 20-1021 – Complaint; Answer to Complaint
(a) (1) An aggrieved person may file a complaint with the Commission alleging a discriminatory housing practice. (2) The complaint shall be filed within 1 year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or terminated. (b) The Commission may: (1) file a complaint on the Commission’s own initiative; and (2) investigate housing practices to determine whether a complaint should be filed […]