(A) If the Commission finds upon the preponderance of the evidence that the respondent has not violated this chapter, its order under § 94.34 shall dismiss the complaint.
(B) If the Commission finds upon the preponderance of the evidence that the respondent has violated this chapter, its order under § 94.34 shall assess a fine pursuant to § 94.99 and shall provide for the taking of such further remedial action as it deems appropriate, which may include, but need not be limited to:
(1) Directing the respondent to cease and desist from violations of this chapter and to take such affirmative steps as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;
(2) Recommending that the village initiate an appropriate court action for the enforcement of this chapter, and for such other or further relief as the court may deem appropriate, including but not limited to, injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorney fees and costs for award to the complainant;
(3) Initiating proceedings for violation of federal or state law or regulations;
(4) Initiating proceedings with any contracting agency, in the case of any violation of this chapter by the respondent in the course of performing under a contract or subcontract with the state or any political subdivision or agency thereof, or with the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, for the purpose of causing a termination of such contract or any portion thereof, or obtaining other relief;
(5) Initiating proceedings with the Illinois Department of Registration and Education or any other agency to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license of any person found to have violated any provision of this chapter;
(6) Directing the respondent to reimburse the complainant for his or her actual and reasonable expenses incurred and to be incurred as a result of each violation found, including, but not limited to, expenses for moving and temporary storage of household furnishings, additional expenses in connection with the purchase or rental of a dwelling for alternative accommodations, and reasonable attorney fees and costs, provided that no such reimbursement by any respondent shall exceed the sum of $750 with respect to each violation found; and
(7) Directing the respondent to comply with such other or further relief as the Commission may deem appropriate for the enforcement of this chapter.
(2000 Code, § 94.35) (Ord. 1207, passed 4-2-1984)