RELIEF.
Austin City Code § 5-1-103
in effect§ 5-1-103 - RELIEF.
In an action under this article, an appropriate court, in providing enforcement of this chapter, may:
(1) award to the plaintiff compensatory and punitive damages, where the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur;
(2) allow reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; and
(3) subject to Section 5-1-104 (Effect of Relief Granted), grant any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering appropriate affirmative action.
Source: 1992 Code Section 7-1-92; Ord. 031106-12; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 040610-7.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5CIRI_CH5-1HODI_DIV4COINADAC_DIV5CIAC_S5-1-103REFetched: 10/27/2026