Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1491.22
Complaints
Operative Text
A. The attorney general shall investigate alleged discriminatory housing practices. The attorney general, on his own initiative, may file such a complaint. B. A complaint shall be in writing, under oath and in the form prescribed by the attorney general. C. An aggrieved person may file, not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, a complaint with the attorney general alleging the discriminatory housing practice. D. Not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, the attorney general may file his own complaint. E. A complaint may be amended at any time. F. On the filing of a complaint the attorney general shall: 1. Give the aggrieved person notice that the complaint has been received. 2. Advise the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums under this article. 3. Not later than twenty days after the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under section 41-1491.25 serve on each respondent: (a) A notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a respondent under this article. (b) A copy of the original complaint. G. Notices and other documents required to be served under this article may be served as provided by section 41-1403, subsection B, paragraph 4.
Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-1491.22 establishes the process for filing and handling complaints about discriminatory housing practices in Arizona. Complaints must be submitted in writing, under oath, and in the format the Attorney General specifies, and they must generally be filed within one year of when the alleged discriminatory practice occurred or ended. Once a complaint is filed, the Attorney General is required to notify the person who filed it, inform them of relevant time limits and available forums, and serve the respondent with notice of the alleged practice and a copy of the complaint within twenty days. Complaints can be amended at any time, and the Attorney General may also open an investigation and file a complaint independently.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491.22, a property owner or manager named as a respondent in a housing discrimination complaint is entitled to receive formal notice of the alleged discriminatory practice along with a copy of the original complaint, typically within twenty days of the complaint being filed or the respondent being identified. That notice also outlines the procedural rights and obligations that apply to respondents throughout the process. Operators who maintain clear, consistent, and documented non-discriminatory policies and practices are generally better positioned to respond to any such proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.22 gives individuals who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices the right to file a written complaint with the Arizona Attorney General, generally within one year of when the practice occurred or ended, whichever is later. After filing, the Attorney General's office is required to acknowledge receipt of the complaint and inform the filer of applicable time limits and the forums available under Arizona's fair housing article. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to better understand the options available under 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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