Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-125
Reasonable cause determination.
Operative Text
40-26-125. Reasonable cause determination.
(a) The enforcing authority shall determine from the facts
whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory
housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. The
enforcing authority shall make this determination not later than
the one hundredth day after the date a complaint is filed unless
making the determination is impracticable, or the enforcing
authority approves a conciliation agreement relating to the
complaint.
(b) If making the determination within the period is
impracticable, the enforcing authority shall give in writing to
the complainant and the respondent the reasons for the delay.
If the enforcing authority determines that reasonable cause
exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has
occurred or is about to occur, the enforcing authority shall,
except as provided by W.S. 40-26-127, immediately issue a charge
on behalf of the aggrieved person.Under Wyoming's fair housing law, Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-125, the agency responsible for enforcing housing discrimination complaints must review the facts of each complaint and decide whether there is reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. This determination must generally be made within 100 days of the complaint being filed, though delays are permitted if the agency provides written notice explaining why. If reasonable cause is found, the enforcing authority is required to issue a formal charge on behalf of the person who was harmed, unless a conciliation agreement has already been reached.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a fair housing complaint filed under Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-125 should be aware that the enforcing authority will review the factual record and reach a reasonable cause determination, typically within 100 days of the complaint's filing date. Operators who engage in good-faith conciliation efforts during this period may resolve the matter before a formal charge is issued. Maintaining thorough documentation of housing decisions and policies is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance during such a review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wyo. Stat. § 40-26-125, a person who files a fair housing complaint has the right to receive a reasonable cause determination from the enforcing authority, generally within 100 days of filing. If the agency cannot meet that deadline, it must provide written notice explaining the delay to both the complainant and the respondent. If reasonable cause is found, the enforcing authority is required to issue a formal charge on the complainant's behalf, and individuals seeking guidance on this process may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group familiar with Wyoming law.
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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