Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1491.29
Reasonable cause determination
Operative Text
A. The attorney general shall determine based on the facts whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. B. The attorney general shall make the determination under subsection A of this section not later than one hundred days after the date a complaint is filed unless either: 1. It is impracticable to make the determination. 2. The attorney general has approved a conciliation agreement relating to the complaint. C. If it is impracticable to make the determination within the time period provided by subsection B of this section, the attorney general shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay. D. If the attorney general determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the attorney general shall attempt for a period of not more than thirty days to effectuate a conciliation agreement. If no conciliation agreement has been reached after thirty days, the attorney general shall file a civil action in superior court, as provided in section 41-1491.34.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491.29, the Arizona Attorney General is responsible for reviewing the facts of a housing discrimination complaint and deciding whether reasonable cause exists to believe a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. This determination must generally be made within 100 days of the complaint being filed, though delays are permitted in limited circumstances, with written notice required to all parties. If reasonable cause is found, the Attorney General first attempts to reach a conciliation agreement within 30 days, and if that effort fails, a civil action is filed in superior court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491.29, once a housing discrimination complaint is filed, property owners and managers can expect the Arizona Attorney General's office to conduct a fact-based review within approximately 100 days. Operators who receive written notice of a delay in that determination are entitled to an explanation of the reasons. If reasonable cause is found, a compliant operator generally engages in good faith with any conciliation process the Attorney General initiates before the matter proceeds to superior court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.29 establishes that after a housing discrimination complaint is filed, the Arizona Attorney General must determine within 100 days whether reasonable cause exists to believe a discriminatory housing practice occurred or is about to occur. If the timeline is extended, complainants are entitled to written notice explaining the delay. Tenants who believe their complaint has stalled or that the process has not been followed may consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to better understand the complaint and conciliation process.
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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