(a) The existence of any unlawful discriminatory practice and the commission of any act constituting the same, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and any person injured or aggrieved thereby may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining the continuance of any such practice or act, and if it appears from the facts alleged in a properly filed complaint that there is a great probability of immediate and irreparable damage to the complainant as a result of the alleged discriminatory act, the Fair Housing Commission after investigation, may request the City Law Director to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining the continuance of any such practice or act.
(b) Whenever deemed necessary in order to protect the rights of the complainant and to preserve the power to the Commission to act upon or to resolve a complaint, or to seek compliance with a cease and desist order of a conciliation agreement, the Commission may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction directed against a respondent, restraining the respondent from taking any action which would prevent the Commission from acting or which would make any order issued by the Commission meaningless.
(Ord. 175-1991. Passed 10-21-91.)