Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-118
Complaint.
Operative Text
40-26-118. Complaint.
(a) The enforcing authority shall investigate complaints
of alleged discriminatory housing practices. An aggrieved
person may file a complaint with the enforcing authority
alleging the discriminatory housing practice. The enforcing
authority may file a complaint. A complaint shall be in writing
and shall contain such information and be in such form as
prescribed by the enforcing authority. A complaint shall be
filed on or before the first anniversary of the date the alleged
discriminatory housing practice occurs or terminates, whichever
is later. A complaint may be amended at any time.
(b) On the filing of a complaint, the enforcing authority
shall give the aggrieved person notice that the complaint has
been received, advise the aggrieved person of the time limits
and choice of forums under this chapter, and not later than the
tenth day after the date of the filing of the complaint or the
identification of an additional or substitute respondent under
W.S. 40-26-121, serve on each respondent a notice identifying
the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the
respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a
respondent under this chapter and a copy of the original
complaint.Wyoming Statute § 40-26-118 establishes the process for filing a housing discrimination complaint with the enforcing authority. A person who believes they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice may submit a written complaint within one year of the date the alleged practice occurred or ended, whichever is later. Once a complaint is filed, the enforcing authority must notify the complainant of their rights and time limits, and must serve the respondent with notice of the alleged practice within ten days of the complaint being filed. Complaints can be amended at any time during the process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 40-26-118, a property owner or manager named as a respondent in a housing discrimination complaint is entitled to formal written notice from the enforcing authority within ten days of the complaint being filed. That notice will identify the alleged discriminatory housing practice and outline the respondent's procedural rights and obligations under Wyoming's fair housing chapter. Operators who receive such a notice generally review it carefully and familiarize themselves with the procedural framework described in Wyo. Stat. §§ 40-26-101 through 40-26-145 to understand what steps follow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 40-26-118 gives individuals who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice the right to file a written complaint with the enforcing authority, as long as it is submitted within one year of when the practice occurred or ended. Upon filing, the enforcing authority is required to acknowledge receipt of the complaint and inform the complainant of applicable time limits and available forums under Wyoming's fair housing law. Tenants who believe their rights may have been violated can explore options such as contacting the enforcing authority directly, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid provider familiar with Wyo. Stat. §§ 40-26-101 through 40-26-145.
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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