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Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-7-4

Intervention by commission

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/13/2026IndianaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-7-4
Sec. 4. (a) The commission may intervene in an action
under this article if the commission determines that the case is of
general public importance.

(b) The commission may obtain the same relief available to the
commission under IC 22-9.5-8.1-2.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Indiana Code § 22-9.5-7-4 authorizes the Indiana Civil Rights Commission to step into a fair housing legal action when it determines the case carries broad public significance. When the Commission intervenes, it can seek the same remedies that are available to it under the enforcement provisions found at IC 22-9.5-8.1-2. This provision gives the Commission a formal role in private fair housing litigation beyond simply receiving complaints.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 14, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-7-4, a fair housing case that might otherwise appear to be a private dispute between a landlord and a tenant can draw the Indiana Civil Rights Commission as an active party if the Commission views the matter as broadly significant. Operators who maintain consistent, documented fair housing compliance practices are generally better positioned when a case attracts this level of regulatory attention. Understanding that the Commission can pursue the full range of remedies available under IC 22-9.5-8.1-2 underscores the importance of lawful, non-discriminatory policies across all properties.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ind. Code § 22-9.5-7-4 means that if a fair housing complaint or lawsuit is seen as having wider public importance, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission can join the action and pursue relief on its own authority under IC 22-9.5-8.1-2. This Commission involvement can add institutional weight to a case that began as an individual complaint. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may wish to contact the Indiana Civil Rights Commission or a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this intervention authority might be relevant to their situation.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 14, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

Effective Timeline

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Ind. Code § 22-9.5-8.1-2

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-4
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-4-1
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-2
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-1-2
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-7
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-11
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-8.1-2
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-14
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-3
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-9
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-13

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Source Information

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