(A) The rights granted by §§ 91.03 through 91.06 may be enforced by civil action in state or local courts of general jurisdiction. A civil action shall be commenced within 180 days after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred; provided however, that the court shall continue such civil case brought pursuant to this section or § 91.10(D) from time to time before bringing it to trial if the court believes that the conciliation efforts of the City Manager are likely to result in satisfactory settlement of the discriminatory housing practice complaint made to the City Manager and which practice forms the basis for the action in court; and provided, however, that any sale, encumbrance, or tenant without actual notice of the existence of the filing of a complaint or civil action under the provisions of this chapter shall not be affected.
(B) The court may grant as relief, as it deems appropriate, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, and may award to the plaintiff actual damages and not more than $1,000 punitive damages, together with court costs and reasonable attorney fees in the case of a prevailing plaintiff. Provided, that the said plaintiff in the opinion of the court is not financially able to assume said attorney fees.
(Prior Code, § 5-812) (Ord. 05-08, passed 4-11-2005)