Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-6-8
Reasonable cause; determination; time limitation; delay notification; issuance of finding
Operative Text
Sec. 8. (a) The commission 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 commission shall make the determination under subsection (a) not later than one hundred (100) days after the date a complaint is filed unless: (1) it is impracticable to make the determination; or (2) the commission 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), the commission shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay. (d) If the commission determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the commission shall immediately issue a finding of reasonable cause on behalf of the aggrieved person.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-6-8 establishes a structured timeline and process for the state civil rights commission to evaluate fair housing complaints. After a complaint is filed, the commission has up to 100 days to decide whether reasonable cause exists to believe a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. If that deadline cannot be met, both the person who filed the complaint and the person accused must be notified in writing of the reasons for the delay. When the commission finds reasonable cause, it must immediately issue a formal finding on behalf of the person harmed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-8, a property owner or manager named in a fair housing complaint can expect the commission to reach a reasonable-cause determination within 100 days of the complaint being filed. If that timeline is extended, the operator is entitled to written notice explaining the reasons for the delay. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough records of their rental practices and communications, which can be relevant during the commission's fact-finding process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-8 gives tenants and housing applicants who file a fair housing complaint a defined timeline: the commission generally must decide within 100 days whether reasonable cause exists to support the complaint. If the commission cannot meet that deadline, it is required to send written notification explaining the delay to both parties. Tenants who believe this process is not being followed may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to understand available options.
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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