Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-6-18
Previous violation by respondent in preceding five years; copy of orders to attorney general
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Sec. 18. If the commission issues an order against a respondent against whom another order was issued within the preceding five (5) years under section 15 of this chapter, the commission shall send a copy of each order issued under that section to the attorney general.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-6-18 establishes a reporting mechanism that activates when a housing-discrimination respondent has a prior enforcement order within the last five years. When the civil rights commission issues a second order against such a repeat respondent, it is required to forward copies of both orders to the state attorney general. This provision is designed to flag patterns of repeated fair-housing violations to the state's chief law enforcement officer.
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Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-18, a property owner or manager who has already been subject to a commission order within the past five years and then receives a subsequent order faces an automatic escalation in oversight: the attorney general receives copies of both orders. Compliant operators generally avoid this trigger by adhering to fair-housing obligations from the outset, ensuring that leasing, maintenance, and tenant-interaction practices do not give rise to discrimination findings. Awareness of this repeat-offender reporting pathway underscores the importance of consistent, documented fair-housing compliance across all properties and staff.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-18 provides an additional layer of accountability for respondents who have previously been found in violation of fair-housing rules within the last five years, because the attorney general is automatically notified when a second order is issued. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may file a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, which is the body whose orders trigger this reporting requirement. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand the complaint process and what remedies may be available under Indiana's fair-housing framework.
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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