Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-207
Investigation
Operative Text
(a) The administrator shall order a prompt investigation of the complaint, completing such an investigation within 100 calendar days after the filing of the complaint. (b) Unless it is impossible to do so, upon review of the report and within 100 calendar days after the filing of the complaint, the administrator shall determine whether there is substantial evidence that the alleged ordinance violation has been committed or is about to be committed. (c) If the administrator is unable to make the determination within 100 calendar days after the filing of the complaint, the administrator shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for not doing so. (d) If the administrator determines that there is no substantial evidence, the complaint shall be dismissed. The reasons for the dismissal shall be set forth in writing and served upon the complainant and respondent and the complainant notified that he may seek review of the dismissal order before the community relations commission. The complainant shall have 30 calendar days from receipt of this notice to file a request for review by the community relations commission. The community relations commission shall: (1) Uphold the finding of insubstantial evidence; or (2) Reverse the finding of insubstantial evidence and remand the complaint to the administrator for action pursuant to section 54-208 (b). If the community relations commission upholds the finding of insubstantial evidence, such action constitutes the decision of the community relations commission for purposes of the appeal procedures specified in division 8 of this article. (e) If the administrator determines that there is substantial evidence it shall immediately notify the parties and schedule a conciliation meeting.
Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-207 establishes a structured investigation process for human-relations complaints filed under the ordinance. The administrator must complete an investigation and reach a determination about whether substantial evidence of a violation exists within 100 calendar days of a complaint being filed, or provide written notice explaining any delay. If the administrator finds insufficient evidence and dismisses the complaint, the complainant has 30 days to seek review by the community relations commission, which can either uphold the dismissal or send the matter back for further proceedings; if substantial evidence is found, the parties are notified and a conciliation meeting is scheduled.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-207, a respondent named in a complaint filed under Ch. 54 can expect to receive written communication from the administrator within the 100-day investigation window, including notice of any delay if that deadline cannot be met. A compliant operator generally keeps records organized and accessible so that any information requested during the investigation can be provided promptly. If the administrator finds substantial evidence, the respondent will be notified and invited to participate in a conciliation meeting as the next step in the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-207 gives complainants a defined timeline and procedural rights: the administrator must act within 100 calendar days of a complaint filing, and if the deadline cannot be met, written notice of the reasons must be provided. If a complaint is dismissed for lack of substantial evidence, § 54-207(d) provides a 30-day window from receipt of the dismissal notice to request review by the community relations commission, which has the authority to reverse the finding and remand the matter. Tenants who believe their rights under Ch. 54 have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how these procedural steps apply to their situation.
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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