§ 408.501. Complaint.

(a)

The Commission, or its designee, shall investigate alleged discriminatory housing practices.

(b)

A complaint must be:

(1)

In writing;

(2)

Under oath; and

(3)

In the form prescribed by the Commission.

(c)

An aggrieved person may, not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, file a complaint with the Commission alleging the discriminatory housing practice.

(d)

Not later than one year after an alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, whichever is later, the Commission, or its designee, may file its own complaint.

(e)

A complaint may be amended at any time.

(f)

On the filing of a complaint the Commission shall:

(1)

Give the aggrieved person and/or complainant notice that the complaint has been received.

(2)

Advise the aggrieved person and/or complainant of the time limits and choice of forums under this Part; and

(3)

Not later than the twentieth day after the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional respondent under Section 408.504 of this Part, serve on each respondent:

(A)

A notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a respondent under this act; and

(B)

A copy of the original complaint.

(Ord. 96-1089-659, § 1)