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 […]
Section 20-1037 – Civil Action for Temporary or Preliminary Relief
(a) If the Commission concludes at any time after the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this part and Subtitle 7 of this title, the Commission may bring a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint under this part. […]
Section 20-1022 – Investigation of Complaint; Joinder of Respondents
(a) (1) The Commission shall investigate a complaint alleging a discriminatory housing practice and determine, based on the facts, whether probable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. (2) Unless it is impracticable to do so, the Commission shall complete the investigation and make the determination required under paragraph […]
Section 20-1020 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Aggrieved person” means any person that claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice. (c) “Conciliation” means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint, or by the investigation of a complaint, through informal negotiations involving the aggrieved person, the respondent, and the […]