La. Admin. Code § LAC 16:I.101
Rules of Procedure
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A. An order for a program to qualify for an exemption under the Louisiana Open Housing Act, more particularly R.S. 51:2605(C) thereof, the attorney general or his designee must determine that a program is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons, which determination must be consistent with the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under Section 807(b)(2) of the Fair Housing Act. B. Any conciliation agreement arising out of conciliation efforts by the attorney general or his designee shall be made public unless the complainant and respondent otherwise agree and the attorney general or his designee determine that disclosure is not required to further the purposes of the Louisiana Open Housing Act. C. Final administrative disposition of a complaint by the attorney general or his designee shall take place within one year of the date of receipt of a complaint, unless it is impractical to do so at which time the attorney general or his designee shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing for the reasons of the delay. D. Any civil action filed by the attorney general or his designee requesting relief pursuant to R.S. 51:2614(A) shall be brought only against those respondents or persons charged pursuant to R.S. 51:2611 who have been served with a copy of the complaint in accordance with law and advised of their rights and obligations under the law and only after an opportunity to conciliate.
LAC § LAC 16:I.101 establishes procedural rules governing how the Louisiana Attorney General handles housing discrimination complaints under the Louisiana Open Housing Act. It sets out conditions for elderly-housing exemptions, the public disclosure of conciliation agreements, a one-year target for resolving complaints, and the prerequisites that must be met before a civil action can be filed. These rules are designed to ensure that both complainants and respondents receive fair notice and an opportunity to resolve disputes before formal legal action is taken.
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Under LAC § LAC 16:I.101, housing providers seeking an elderly-housing exemption must ensure their program is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons, consistent with federal HUD standards under the Fair Housing Act. Operators involved in a complaint should be aware that conciliation agreements are generally made public, and that they must be properly served and given an opportunity to conciliate before any civil action can be brought against them. Compliant operators typically maintain clear documentation of their program's design and operations to support any exemption determination by the Attorney General.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
LAC § LAC 16:I.101 provides that once a housing discrimination complaint is filed under the Louisiana Open Housing Act, the Attorney General or a designee is generally expected to reach a final administrative disposition within one year, with written notice required if that timeline cannot be met. Complainants should know that conciliation agreements reached during the process are typically made public, though exceptions exist when both parties agree and the Attorney General determines disclosure is unnecessary. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization or the Attorney General's office to understand the complaint and conciliation process available under this provision.
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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