10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-122
Dismissal of Complaints
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The Attorney General may dismiss a complaint alleging an unlawful discriminatory housing practice under the following circumstances: 1. A party or parties and the Attorney General have entered into a conciliation agreement relating to the complaint; 2. The Attorney General has determined that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur; 3. The complainant has failed to cooperate with requests by the Attorney General for information necessary to investigate the complaint of discrimination, after having received notice that this failure to cooperate will result in dismissal of the complaint; 4. The complainant is no longer located at the address stated in the complaint of discrimination and the Attorney General is unable to locate the complainant, despite reasonable attempts to do so; 5. The Attorney General has determined that is lacks jurisdiction to investigate the complaint; and 6. The Attorney General has approved a complainant’s request to withdraw the complaint.
Under 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-122, the Arizona Attorney General is authorized to dismiss a housing discrimination complaint under six defined circumstances, including reaching a conciliation agreement, finding no reasonable cause, losing contact with the complainant, or determining that jurisdiction is lacking. The rule also allows dismissal when a complainant fails to cooperate with information requests after being warned, or when the complainant voluntarily withdraws. This provision establishes the procedural conditions under which an active discrimination complaint may be closed without a full investigation or finding.
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For property owners and managers, 10 Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-2-101 et seq. § R10-2-122 outlines the circumstances under which a housing discrimination complaint filed against them may be dismissed by the Attorney General. A compliant operator generally understands that a conciliation agreement reached during the process is one recognized path to resolution that can result in dismissal. Awareness of these dismissal grounds can inform how operators engage with the investigative process, including responding to any requests for information from the Attorney General's office.
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. § R10-2-122, tenants who have filed a housing discrimination complaint should be aware that the Attorney General may dismiss that complaint if the complainant fails to respond to information requests after receiving notice, cannot be located, or voluntarily withdraws. Staying reachable and responsive throughout the investigation is generally important to keeping a complaint active. Tenants seeking guidance on their rights during this process may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Arizona housing discrimination 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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