Atkins v. City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations Ex Rel. Lawrence

delivered, the opinion of the court:

Claimant, Michelle Lawrence, filed a complaint with the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations (the Commission) pursuant to section 5 — 08—030 of the Chicago Fair Housing Regulations (Chicago Municipal Code § 5 — 8—030 (amended December 21, 1988)) (the ordinance) alleging respondent, Robert Atkins, discriminated against her by rejecting her application to rent an apartment on the basis of race, sex, or marital status. The Commission found Atkins discriminated against Lawrence based on race and awarded her $500 in damages, $4,935 in attorney fees, and…