Jacksonville — Ch. 10 Fair Housing § 10-18
Complaints; conciliation
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(a) Any person aggrieved in any manner by any violation of any provision of this chapter may file with the commission a written, verified complaint setting forth his grievance. The complaint shall state: (1) The name and address of the complainant; (2) The name and address of the person against whom the complaint is brought, if known to the complainant; (3) The alleged facts surrounding the alleged violation of this chapter; and (4) The name and address of all persons believed to have knowledge concerning the alleged facts. The commission shall provide a form of complaint for use of aggrieved persons. (b) After the filing of any complaint, the commission shall serve a copy of the complaint on the party or parties charged, and the chairperson of the commission shall designate a committee to make a prompt investigation in connection therewith.
Jacksonville's Fair Housing Code, under Ch. 10 § 10-18, establishes a formal complaint process for anyone who believes they have experienced a fair housing violation. A written, verified complaint must be submitted to the commission and include specific details such as the names and addresses of the parties involved, the alleged facts, and any known witnesses. Once a complaint is filed, the commission is required to serve a copy on the accused party and promptly assign a committee to investigate the matter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Jacksonville Ch. 10 Fair Housing § 10-18, property owners and managers should be aware that any person who believes they have been harmed by a fair housing violation may file a formal complaint with the commission. If a complaint is filed naming a property owner or manager, the commission is required to serve that party with a copy of the complaint and initiate a prompt investigation. Operators who maintain clear records of their rental practices, communications, and decisions are generally better positioned to respond to any inquiry that may arise from this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Jacksonville Ch. 10 Fair Housing § 10-18 gives anyone who believes they have experienced a fair housing violation the right to file a written, verified complaint with the commission. The complaint form, which the commission is required to provide, asks for identifying information about both parties, a description of the alleged violation, and the names of any witnesses. General enforcement paths available under this provision include submitting a complaint directly to the commission, consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on the process, or seeking information from a fair housing advocacy group familiar with Jacksonville's procedures.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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