§ 57.75. Private Enforcement—Civil Action.

(1)

Under the provisions of Florida Statutes § 760.35, an aggrieved person may file a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction no later than two years after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred.

(2)

An aggrieved person may file an action regardless of whether they have filed a complaint under Section 57.56 of this Article and regardless of the status of any complaint filed under this Article.

(3)

In a civil action under this section, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may award to the plaintiff actual and punitive damages and may grant as relief, as the court deems appropriate, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order (including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in such practice or ordering such affirmative action as may be appropriate) and reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

(Ord. of 3-23-1992, Doc. #25570; Ord. of 8-31-1992, Doc. #25570-1)