§ 22-9.5-6-1 — Investigation of alleged discriminatory practices; complaints; requirements; time limitations; procedures

Indiana § 22-9.5-6-1

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 9.5: INDIANA FAIR HOUSING
• Ch. 6: Administrative Enforcement

Text

(a) The commission shall investigate alleged
discriminatory housing practices.
(b) A complaint concerning an alleged discriminatory housing
practice must be:
(1) in writing;
(2) under oath; and
(3) in the form prescribed by the commission.
(c) An aggrieved person may, not later than one (1) year after an
alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated,
whichever is later, file a complaint with the commission alleging the
discriminatory housing practice.
(d) Not later than one (1) year after an alleged discriminatory
housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, the
commission may file the commission's own complaint.
(e) A complaint under this section may be amended at any time.
(f) When a complaint is filed under this section, the commission
shall do the following:
(1) Give the aggrieved person notice that the complaint has been
received.
(2) Advise the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of
forums under this article.
(3) Not later than twenty (20) days after the filing of the
complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under
section 4 of this chapter, serve on each respondent:
(A) a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing
practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights
and obligations of a respondent under this article; and
(B) a copy of the original complaint.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.