Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 839 - BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
Division 3 - CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Section 839-003-0230 - Remedies in Housing Discrimination Complaints

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 839-003-0230

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) In cases of unlawful practices in housing, remedy includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Rental, lease or sale of real property;

(b) Service lost;

(c) Expenses or lost benefits attributable to the unlawful practice;

(d) Compensation for emotional distress and for impaired personal dignity; and

(e) Interest.

(2) Settlements of complaints and the awards in commissioner's final orders do not necessarily include all possible remedies named in sections (1) of this rule. Nothing in this rule will be construed to limit or alter the statutory powers of the commissioner to protect the rights of persons similarly situated to the aggrieved person or to order the performance of an act or a series of acts designed to eliminate the effect of any unlawful practice found.

(3) The commissioner may order the respondent to eliminate the effects of any unlawful practice found and may require respondent to do one or more of the following:

(a) Perform a designated act or series of acts that are calculated to carry out the policy of these rules in order to eliminate the effects of an unlawful practice and to protect the rights of those affected;

(b) Take action and submit reports to the commissioner on the manner of compliance with the terms and conditions specified in the commissioner's order or agreement;

(c) Refrain from any action prohibited by the order or agreement that would jeopardize the rights of the individuals or groups named in the complaint or would frustrate the purpose and the policy of these rules and relevant statutes.

(4) Any person aggrieved by the violation of terms of a settlement agreement signed by a representative of the division, or the commissioner, may file an action for mandamus or injunction or civil action to compel specific performance.

(5) Any person aggrieved by a violation of an order issued by the commissioner, or the commissioner, may file an action for mandamus or injunction or civil action to compel compliance.

(6) Any person aggrieved by violation of a settlement agreement to which the division is a party, may file a complaint with the commissioner to seek enforcement of the settlement agreement within one year after the act or omission alleged to be a violation of the agreement. The commissioner will process the complaint in the same manner as provided for a complaint filed under ORS 659A.820.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 659A.805

Stats. Implemented: ORS 659A.145, 659A.421, 659A.800, 659A.850, 659A.860, 659A.865 & 659A.885

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