Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1491.26
Conciliation
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A. The attorney general shall engage, to the extent feasible, in conciliation, including, if appropriate, mediation, with respect to the complaint. B. A conciliation agreement is an agreement between a respondent and the complainant and is subject to approval by the attorney general. C. A conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration or another method of dispute resolution. Dispute resolution that results from a conciliation agreement may authorize appropriate relief, including monetary relief. D. A conciliation agreement shall not be made public unless all parties agree to the disclosure or the attorney general determines that disclosure is necessary to further the purposes of this article. E. Nothing said or done in the course of conciliation may be made public or used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding under this article without the written consent of the persons concerned. F. Materials in the investigative file may be disclosed to the parties to the extent reasonably necessary to further the investigation or conciliation discussions. Materials in the investigative file may be disclosed to the complainant for the purpose of deciding whether to file a complaint in court and may be disclosed to the respondent for the purpose of formulating its answer. After a court action has been filed, information derived from the investigation and the final investigation report relating to the investigation shall be subject to discovery.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491.26, when a fair-housing complaint is filed, the Attorney General is directed to attempt conciliation—a structured process aimed at resolving the dispute between the complainant and the respondent without litigation. Any agreement reached through conciliation must be approved by the Attorney General and can include binding arbitration, other dispute-resolution methods, and monetary relief. Statements made and materials exchanged during conciliation are generally kept confidential and cannot be used as evidence in later proceedings unless all involved parties consent in writing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491.26, a respondent property owner or manager who participates in the conciliation process negotiates directly with the complainant, with any resulting agreement requiring Attorney General approval. Operators who reach a conciliation agreement should be aware that its terms—including any monetary relief—are binding once approved, and that the agreement's contents remain confidential unless all parties agree to disclosure or the Attorney General determines otherwise. Investigative file materials may be shared with a respondent to help formulate a response, and if a court action is later filed, information from the investigation becomes subject to discovery.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.26 gives complainants the right to participate in a conciliation process facilitated by the Attorney General, which can result in an agreement that includes monetary relief or other remedies. Investigative file materials may be shared with a complainant specifically to help that person decide whether to pursue a court complaint, providing an important informational resource at a key decision point. Tenants who believe their fair-housing rights have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the conciliation process under this provision interacts with other available enforcement paths.
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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