10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-117
Notification to the Complainant
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Upon the filing of a complaint, the Attorney General shall serve a notice upon each complainant on whose behalf the complaint was filed. The notice shall: 1. Acknowledge the filing of the complaint and state the date that the complaint was accepted for filing; 2. Include a copy of the complaint; 3. Advise the complainant of the time limits applicable to complaint processing and of the procedural rights and obligations of the aggrieved person under this Article; 4. Advise the complainant of his or her right to commence a civil action under A.R.S. § 41-1491.31 in an appropriate court, not later than two years after the occurrence or termination of the alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1491.26. The notice shall state that the computation of this two-year period excludes any time during which a subpoena enforcement procedure is pending under this Article; and 5. Advise the complainant that retaliation against the complainant or any other person because of the filing of a complaint or because the person testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation or conciliation under this Article is a discriminatory housing practice that is prohibited by A.R.S. § 41-1491.18.
Under 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-117, when a fair-housing complaint is filed, the Arizona Attorney General is required to serve a formal notice on each complainant named in that filing. This notice must confirm the complaint was accepted, include a copy of it, explain applicable time limits and procedural rights, inform the complainant of the two-year window to bring a civil action in court (excluding any period when subpoena enforcement is pending), and warn that retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is itself a prohibited discriminatory housing practice. The provision establishes a structured communication requirement designed to keep complainants informed from the moment their complaint enters the system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-117 primarily governs the Attorney General's obligations toward complainants, property owners and managers should be aware that a formal complaint process is triggered upon filing and that complainants receive detailed procedural guidance, including their right to pursue civil action within a two-year period. Operators who understand this framework generally maintain thorough records of their housing practices and communications, recognizing that a complaint can initiate a structured investigation with defined timelines. Awareness of the anti-retaliation provisions referenced in this section is also important, as any adverse action against a complainant or participant in the process may itself constitute a fair-housing violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-117, a person who files a fair-housing complaint with the Arizona Attorney General is entitled to receive a formal notice acknowledging the filing, a copy of the complaint, and information about their procedural rights and time limits. This notice also informs complainants of their right to file a civil action in court within two years of the alleged discriminatory practice or breach of a conciliation agreement, with certain periods excluded from that calculation. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination or retaliation related to a complaint may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to better understand the rights and options described in this provision.
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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