§ 16-151. Civil action by persons affected by discriminatory practices.

Any person adversely affected by use of a discriminatory practice prohibited under this article may either:

(1)

Institute an action for injunctive relief and damages against the person responsible for such discriminatory practice in a court of competent jurisdiction in the city. If the court finds that the defendant was responsible for such a practice and that the complainant was adversely affected thereby, it shall enjoin the defendant from use of such practice and, in its discretion, award the complainant all damages available under applicable law; or

(2)

File a complaint with appropriate federal or state agencies, such as the Virginia Fair Housing Office.

(Code 1956, Tit. XV, Ch. 8, § 3; Ord. No. 26148, 7-26-82; Ord. No. 36635, § 1, 3-1-04; Ord. No. 37924, § 1, 10-1-07)

(Code 1956, Tit. XV, Ch. 8, § 3; Ord. No. 26148, 7-26-82; Ord. No. 36635, § 1, 3-1-04; Ord. No. 37924, § 1, 10-1-07)