Section 20-1102 – Disobeying Subpoena or Discovery Order in Housing Discrimination Case; Falsifying Documentary Evidence
(a) If it is in the person’s power to comply, a person may not willfully fail or neglect to attend and testify, answer any lawful inquiry, or produce records, documents, or other evidence, in compliance with a subpoena or other lawful order issued under § 20–1023(a) of this title. (b) A person may not, with intent to […]
Section 20-1024 – Conciliation
(a) During the period between the filing of a complaint and the filing of a charge or a dismissal by the Commission, the Commission, to the extent feasible, shall engage in conciliation with respect to the complaint. (b) (1) A conciliation agreement is subject to approval by the Commission. (2) (i) A conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration of […]
Section 20-1103 – Injury, Intimidation, or Interference With Protected Housing Activities
(a) In this section, “disability”, “dwelling”, “familial status”, “marital status”, “rent”, and “source of income” have the meanings stated in § 20–701 of this title. (b) Whether or not acting under color of law, a person may not, by force or threat of force, willfully injure, intimidate, interfere with, or attempt to injure, intimidate, or interfere with: […]
Section 20-1025 – Certification of Case; Issuance and Service of Charges
(a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, if the Commission determines that probable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur and that conciliation has failed, the Executive Director of the Commission or the Executive Director’s designee shall certify the case for processing. […]
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. […]
Section 20-1009 – Decision of Administrative Law Judge; Remedies
(a) If, after reviewing all of the evidence, the administrative law judge finds that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory act, the administrative law judge shall: (1) issue a decision and order stating the judge’s findings of fact and conclusions of law; and (2) issue and cause to be served on the respondent an order requiring the […]
Section 20-1010 – Power of Commission to Administer Oaths and Issue Subpoenas; Service and Enforcement of Subpoenas
(a) In the administration and enforcement of this title, the Commission may: (1) administer oaths; (2) issue subpoenas; (3) compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses; and (4) compel the production of books, papers, records, and documents relevant or necessary for proceedings under this title. (b) A subpoena issued by the Commission shall be served by: (1) certified mail, requesting restricted delivery […]
Section 20-1011 – Enforcement of Commission’s Orders
If a respondent refuses to comply with an order of the Commission issued under this title, the Commission may bring a civil action to enforce compliance with the order in the appropriate equity court of the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred.
Section 20-1012 – Civil Action by Commission on Complainant’s Behalf
(a) Within 60 days after an election is made under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, the Commission shall file a civil action in the circuit court for the county where the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred. (b) If the court finds that an unlawful employment practice occurred, the court may provide the remedies specified in § 20–1009(b) […]
Section 20-1013 – Civil Action by Complainant
(a) In addition to the right to make an election under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, a complainant may bring a civil action against the respondent alleging an unlawful employment practice, if: (1) the complainant initially filed a timely administrative charge or a complaint under federal, State, or local law alleging an unlawful employment practice by the […]