Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-2-12
"Respondent" defined
Operative Text
Sec. 12. "Respondent" means: (1) the person accused of a violation of this article in a complaint of discriminatory housing practice; or (2) any person identified as an additional or a substitute respondent under IC 22-9.5-6-4 or an agent of an additional or a substitute respondent.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-2-12 establishes the legal meaning of the term 'respondent' within the state's fair housing framework. Under this definition, a respondent is either the individual or entity named in a discriminatory housing practice complaint as the alleged violator, or any additional or substitute party—including their agents—who is later brought into the proceeding under the procedures set out in IC 22-9.5-6-4. This definitional provision shapes how parties are identified and named throughout the complaint and enforcement process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-12, a property owner, manager, or their agent can be designated as a respondent if a fair housing complaint alleges discriminatory housing practices against them. Compliant operators generally maintain clear documentation of their housing policies and practices, and ensure that agents acting on their behalf are trained to follow fair housing requirements, since agents may also be named as respondents. Understanding this definition helps property managers recognize the scope of who may be drawn into a formal complaint proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-12 defines who can be held accountable as a respondent in a fair housing complaint, which is relevant to tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination. This means that not only the primary accused party but also additional parties and their agents can be named in a complaint under the procedures referenced in IC 22-9.5-6-4. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or the relevant state or federal fair housing agency to understand the complaint process and how respondents are identified.
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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