Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-4-3
Duties of commission in response to allegations of violations
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Sec. 3. As provided by IC 22-9.5-6, the commission shall receive, investigate, seek to conciliate, and act on complaints alleging violations of this article.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-4-3 establishes that the state civil rights commission is responsible for handling fair housing complaints. When someone alleges a violation of the fair housing article, the commission is required to receive the complaint, investigate it, attempt to resolve it through conciliation, and take appropriate action based on its findings. This provision sets out the commission's mandatory procedural duties rather than leaving those steps to the commission's discretion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-4-3, property owners and managers should be aware that the Indiana Civil Rights Commission is empowered to receive and investigate fair housing complaints filed against them. Compliant operators generally maintain clear, consistent, and documented policies for tenant selection, lease terms, and property management to demonstrate adherence to the fair housing article. When a complaint is filed, the commission may also seek conciliation, meaning a negotiated resolution may be pursued before any formal action is taken.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-4-3 gives tenants and housing applicants a formal channel for reporting suspected fair housing violations: the Indiana Civil Rights Commission is required by law to receive, investigate, and act on such complaints. The commission is also directed to seek conciliation, which can provide an avenue for resolution without a lengthy formal proceeding. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may consider contacting the commission directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand the options available under this article.
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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