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 20-1003 – Scope of Part
Except as otherwise provided in Part II of this subtitle, this part applies to alleged discriminatory housing practices under Subtitle 7 of this title.
Section 20-1004 – Complaint
(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged discriminatory act may file a complaint with the Commission. (b) The complaint shall: (1) be in writing; (2) state: (i) the name and address of the person or State or local unit alleged to have committed the discriminatory act; and (ii) the particulars of the alleged discriminatory act; (3) contain any other […]
Section 20-1005 – Investigation of Complaint; Conciliation
(a) (1) After a complaint is filed, the Executive Director of the Commission shall: (i) consider the complaint; and (ii) refer it to the Commission’s staff for prompt investigation and fact–finding. (2) (i) If the complaint alleges a failure to make a reasonable accommodation under § 20–305 of this title, the investigation shall include an initial determination whether an accommodation is […]
Section 20-1006 – Certification of File; Issuance and Service of Notice and Complaint
(a) On the making of a finding under § 20–1005(c)(2) of this subtitle that an agreement to remedy and eliminate the discrimination cannot be reached, the entire file, including the complaint and any findings, shall be certified to the general counsel of the Commission. (b) The Executive Director of the Commission shall cause a written notice to […]
Section 20-1007 – Election of Civil Action
(a) (1) When a complaint alleging an unlawful employment practice is issued and served under § 20–1006 of this subtitle, a complainant or respondent may elect to have the claims asserted in the complaint determined in a civil action brought by the Commission on the complainant’s behalf, if: (i) the Commission has found probable cause to believe the […]
Section 20-1008 – Administrative Hearing
(a) (1) If a civil action is not elected under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, the case shall be heard by an administrative law judge. (2) The hearing shall be held in the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred. (b) The general counsel of the Commission shall present the case in support of the complaint at the hearing. […]