Cal. Civ. Code § 186-1-.07
Appeals
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Any party to a hearing before a Special Master or a complainant whose complaint has been dismissed by the Administrator may appeal any adverse final order of a Special Master by filing a petition for review in the Superior Court in the county in which the alleged unlawful practice occurred or in the Superior Court of the residence of the Respondent within 30 days of the issuance of the final order. Neither the Administrator nor the Special Master shall be a named party; however, the Administrator must be served with a copy of the petition for review. Within 30 days after the petition is served on the Administrator, the Administrator shall forward to the court a certified copy of the record of the hearing before the Special Master, including the transcript of the hearing before the Special Master, and all evidence, administrative pleadings, and orders, or the entire record if no hearing has been held. For good cause shown, the court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record. All appeals for judicial review shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; provided, however, that if any provisions of the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, that Act controls.
Under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 186-1 § 186-1-.07, any party who receives an unfavorable final order from a Special Master—or a complainant whose complaint was dismissed by the Administrator—has the right to seek judicial review by filing a petition in the appropriate Superior Court within 30 days of that order. The appeal must be filed in the county where the alleged unlawful practice occurred or where the Respondent resides, and the Administrator must receive a copy of the petition. The Administrator is then required to transmit a certified copy of the full hearing record to the court within 30 days, and the overall process is governed by the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act unless the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978 provides a conflicting rule, in which case that Act controls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who are named as Respondents in a fair employment or housing complaint proceeding should be aware that under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 186-1 § 186-1-.07, either party may appeal an adverse Special Master ruling to the Superior Court within a strict 30-day window. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough documentation throughout the administrative process, since the Administrator is required to forward the complete hearing record—including transcripts, evidence, and pleadings—to the reviewing court. Understanding that the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act governs the appeal process, unless superseded by the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, helps operators anticipate the procedural framework that applies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 186-1 § 186-1-.07, tenants or complainants who receive an unfavorable final order from a Special Master, or whose complaint has been dismissed by the Administrator, have the right to petition a Superior Court for review of that decision. The petition must be filed within 30 days of the final order in the county where the alleged unlawful practice occurred or where the Respondent resides, making timely action important. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help individuals understand how the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act and the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978 interact to shape the appeals process 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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