Phoenix — Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-123
Hearing before the board
Operative Text
(a) If the administrator is unable to conciliate the complaint within 14 days of the filing of the complaint, he shall promptly notify the chairman of the fair housing review board, and the board shall promptly hold a hearing on the complaint. (b) At hearings conducted by the board, not less than three of the same members of the board must be present at all times. Only those members who have attended all hearings may participate in the final determination of the complaint. At the conclusion of the hearings, the board shall render a written report with findings of fact and recommendations that shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the complaint and the respondent or their attorneys when represented by counsel. The decision of the board must receive the affirmative consent of a majority of those members of the board who have been present at all the hearings referred to in this subsection. The report shall be rendered on or before 60 days after the date of the first hearing, unless the time has been waived by agreement of the complainant and the respondent or their attorneys and accepted by the board. Nothing in this section shall preclude a complainant from withdrawing a complaint at any time after filing. (c) If a respondent has been found by the board to be guilty of a violation of this article, in accordance with the procedures specified herein, the determination of the nature and extent of the penalty shall be vested in the entire board. (d) If a majority of the board determines after the review that probable cause exists for the allegations made in the complaint, the board shall set a date for a full hearing as provided in subsection (b) of this section and follow the procedure accordingly. (e) After a hearing, if a majority of the board determines that a respondent has not engaged in any unlawful practice, it shall state its findings, in writing, and dismiss the complaint.
Phoenix City Code § 50-123 establishes the procedural framework that governs what happens when a fair housing complaint cannot be resolved through conciliation within 14 days. The Fair Housing Review Board is required to hold hearings, maintain consistent membership throughout the process, and issue a written report with findings of fact and recommendations within 60 days of the first hearing. The board ultimately determines whether a violation occurred and, if so, the nature and extent of any penalty; complaints may also be withdrawn by the complainant at any time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Phoenix § 50-123, a respondent named in a fair housing complaint that proceeds past the conciliation stage will be subject to a formal board hearing process. Operators generally ensure they receive and respond to all certified-mail notices from the Fair Housing Review Board, since the board's written report and findings are served that way. Maintaining thorough documentation of housing practices and communications is a common part of how compliant operators prepare to participate in proceedings governed by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Phoenix § 50-123 gives complainants the right to have their unresolved fair housing complaint heard by the Fair Housing Review Board, with a written decision due within 60 days of the first hearing. If the board finds a violation, the full board determines the penalty; if no violation is found, the board must issue written findings explaining the dismissal. Complainants retain the right to withdraw their complaint at any time, and tenant-rights organizations familiar with Phoenix's fair housing process can help explain what each stage of the § 50-123 hearing procedure involves.
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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