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Grand Rapids — Ch. 160 Discrimination in Real Property Transactions § 9.371

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Grand Rapids — Ch. 160 Discrimination in Real Property Transactions § 9.371
Complaints of this Chapter shall be in writing to the City Attorney not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the commission of the offense(s).
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Plain English

Section 9.371 of Grand Rapids Chapter 160 establishes a filing deadline for discrimination complaints related to real property transactions. Any complaint brought under this chapter must be submitted in writing to the City Attorney within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Once that window closes, a complaint filed under this chapter may no longer be actionable through this particular process.

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For Property Managers

Under § 9.371, the 180-day limitations period means that any discrimination complaint filed against a property owner or manager must be submitted in writing to the City Attorney within 180 days of the alleged offense. Operators who maintain thorough, dated records of their rental decisions, communications, and policies are generally better positioned to respond to any complaint that does arise within that window. Familiarity with Chapter 160's timeline can help property managers understand when and how complaints may be brought against them.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 9.371 of Grand Rapids Chapter 160 sets a strict 180-day deadline for filing a written discrimination complaint with the City Attorney, starting from the date the alleged discriminatory act occurred. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination covered by this chapter should be aware that waiting beyond that period may affect their ability to pursue a remedy through this local process. Tenant-rights organizations in the Grand Rapids area can provide general information about this deadline and other potential avenues for addressing housing discrimination.

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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